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Probe ordered into ‘assassination attempt’ on Magistrate Thilina Gamage

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2 months ago

March 26, 2024

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Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has ordered an immediate investigation into an assassination attempt on Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage.

Accordingly, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been instructed to initiate an investigation into an attempt by a gunman to assassinate the magistrate using a Type 81 assault rifle grenade launcher.

The investigation was launched based on a tip-off provided in writing by a government informant who revealed that the gunman in question had made phone calls asking around to get his hands on a Type 81 assault rifle to ‘end’ the magistrate’s life over certain verdicts given by him.

The informant has also provided the investigators with the details of the gunman including the contact number.

Upon receiving the tip-off, the minister ordered that an investigation be immediately launched in this regard as such moves could jeopardize the ongoing ‘Yukthiya’ anti-drug operation and the crackdown on the underworld.

(adaderana.lk)

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Liquor shops closed

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59 mins ago

May 20, 2024

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All liquor shops across the country will be closed on May 23 and 24 in view of the Wesak festival, the Excise Department has announced

In the Matale city limits the liquor shops will be closed from May 21, 22, 23 and 24th as the State Wesak festival is being held in Matale this year.

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RW expresses condolences over Iranian President’s death

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1 hour ago

May 20, 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and other senior Irani officials.

“I express my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the government and the people of Iran. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of President Raisi and his entourage,” the President said in a X message.

Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and other senior Irani officials. I express my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the government and the people of Iran.…
— Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) May 20, 2024

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Chief prelates call to grant a presidential pardon to Gnanasara Thera on Vesak Day

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1 hour ago

May 20, 2024

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Chief Prelates of the Malwathu, Asgiri, Ramanna Nikaya, and the Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabha have urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to grant Ven. Gnanasara Thera a presidential pardon on Vesak Poya day.

In a letter to the President, the Chief Prelates noted that Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera was sentenced to four years in prison on March 28, 2024, after being found guilty of causing discord during a media discussion about the Kooragala Rajamaha Vihara in 2016.

They point out that the Thera had also taken steps to alert authorities about extremist activities in society, helping to prevent the spread of some extremist groups in Sri Lanka.

As a result, several potential extremist conflicts in Sri Lankan society were averted, the letter adds.