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Randimal granted bail (update)

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2 years ago

January 5, 2023

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‘Aragalaya’ activist – Randimal Gamage, who was arrested this morning (05 Jan.), has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

He was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake upon his arrival from Dubai earlier today over the incident where a group of anti-government protesters illegally entered the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) in July last year.

He was then produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court by the Cinnamon Garden Police.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna de Alwis, upon consideration of the facts presented by both the Police and the attorneys representing the accused, ordered Gamage’s release on two surety bails of Rs. 200,000 each.

The case is due to be recalled on Jan. 09.

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(Previous News : 10:27 am Jan. 05, 2023)

Randimal Gamage arrested at BIA

Aragalaya activist Randima Gamage was arrested on Thursday (5) morning after he returned to Sri Lanka from overseas.

He was arrested at the Katunayake Airport on the charge of illegally entering the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.

Sri Lanka Police said that the Hulftsdorf Magistrate’s Court had imposed a travel ban on Randima Gamage.

He will be moved to the Cinnamon Gardens Police for further investigations.

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New expressway bus service from BIA to Colombo Fort

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12 minutes ago

June 5, 2025

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A new expressway bus service has been launched between the Katunayake Airport and Colombo Fort.

Previously operating from the Awariyawatte bus stand, the service began plying directly from the airport from June 05.

The bus service will operate 24/7 and the one-way fare has been set at Rs.290.

Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku said the move is part of a broader effort to improve public transport for airport travelers.

Initially, private buses will be used, with luggage-friendly buses to be introduced soon. Bus staff will also receive special training to meet international service standards.

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Proposal to set up Parliamentary Caucus on Arts & Cultural Affairs, handed over to Speaker

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14 minutes ago

June 5, 2025

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A proposal to establish a Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs in the Tenth Parliament was submitted to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at the Parliament premises yesterday (June 04).

This proposal was submitted by National People’s Power MPs – Jagath Manuwarna and Ruwan Mapalagama.

Accordingly, this proposal is scheduled to be submitted to the next Committee on Parliamentary Business for consideration and further action.

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Ex- SL cricketer indicted for match-fixing

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21 minutes ago

June 5, 2025

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The Attorney General has filed an indictment before the Hambantota High Court against former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachindra Madushanka Senanayake.

Senanayake faces charges of attempting to induce national cricketer Tharindu Hasanka Ratnayake into match-fixing during the Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament in 2020.

The allegations include soliciting, inducing, or instructing the player in a manner that violates Section 5(a) of the Prevention of Offenses Relating to Sports Act No. 24 of 2019.

Senanayake is also said to have allegedly contacted two other cricketers participating in the inaugural Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament in 2020 via telephone from Dubai, attempting to persuade them to engage in match-fixing. He had previously been released on bail in connection with those allegations.