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Priyamali still in remand despite receiving bail!

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1 year ago

December 20, 2022

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Thico Group owner Thilini Priyamali, who was granted bail by the court on December 16 after being remanded for 72 days in connection with a large-scale financial fraud, remained in prison as of yesterday (19).

Prisons Media Spokesman and Commissioner (Administration) Chandana Ekanayake told Aruna yesterday that the suspect is still in jail as she had failed to meet bail conditions.

Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage ordered the release of Priyamali on a cash bail of Rs.50,000 and sureties of Rs.20 million.

The Magistrate imposed a foreign travel ban on the suspect and ordered her to report to the CID between 9 am and 12 pm on the last Sunday of every month.

Priyamali was arrested by the CID on October 5 for allegedly defrauding billionaires, politicians, actors, actresses, and Buddhist monks.

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

BIZ

Imported milk powder prices slashed

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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13 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.