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Priyantha Ekanayake appointed Chairman of National Sports Council

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1 month ago

February 14, 2025

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Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage today appointed the new National Sports Council, in accordance with the provisions of the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973 with the aim of advising the Minister on matters relating to the promotion, development and governance of sports in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan Rugby legend and former CEO of Sri Lanka Rugby, Priyantha Ekanayake has been appointed as the new Chairman of the National Sports Council.

The following prominent figures have been appointed as members of the council:

Priyantha Ekanayake (Chairman) – Former Rugby Player and former CEO of Sri Lanka Rugby
Prof. Samantha Nanayakkara – Professor in Sports Studies, University of Colombo, and Sport Psychologist
Rukman Wekadapola – International Boxing Referee
Sidath Wettimuny – Former Sri Lankan Cricketer
Chanaka Jayamaha – Civil/Commercial Lawyer and Non-Executive Independent Director at Colombo Dockyard PLC
Rohan Abeykoon – Former Rugby Player and former Chairman of National Rugby Selection Committee
Niroshan Wijekoo – Former Badminton Player and former National Champion (Singles)
Murad Ismail – Former member of Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka (TTASL)
Roshan Mahanama – Former Sri Lanka Cricketer and former ICC Match Referee
C. Ratnamudali – Lecturer at Moratuwa University and former Secretary of Sri Lanka Beach Volleyball Association
Sriyani Kulawansa – Former Sri Lankan Hurdler and Olympian, Commonwealth Games Silver Medalist
Malik J Fernando – Co-Chairman of MJF Group, and Dilmah Tea
Shanitha Fernando – Former Rugby Player

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Boossa Prison jailor remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

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2 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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A Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who had brought underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to court on the day he was killed inside the Hulftsdorp court premises, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Subsequently, he has been ordered to be remanded until March 21, after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.

Presenting the suspect to the court, the Colombo Crimes Division officials have stated that the murdered suspect, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, had been brought to court by the arrested Jailer on the day of the assassination.

Police informed the court that investigations are underway to determine whether the crime was committed due to the Jailor’s dereliction of duty.

Police also pointed out to the court that investigations have revealed that the suspected prison officer had not taken any steps to arrest the individual who shot at “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” within the court premises and fled.

During the trial, police also requested permission to obtain a record of the suspect’s mobile phone calls for further investigations.

The court granted permission for the requests and ordered the suspect to be remanded until March 21.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)