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Salley hands over recordings to CID on Priyamali & Janaki’s deals

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2 years ago

October 27, 2022

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Former Governor Azath Salley has handed over 30 audio recordings to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (26) in relation to large scale and secret financial transactions allegedly committed by Thico Group owner Thilini Priyamali and CEO of the Krish mixed development project, Janaki Siriwardena.

Mr. Salley told the media that he handed over audio recordings dated up to May 3rd to the CID for investigation.

The CID has also launched an investigation into a Buddhist monk residing at a temple in Kadawatha who has assured the billionaires that the money they deposited in Priyamali’s Thico Group will be given back.

A large number of people have been deceived by saying that there is a large gold ingot weighing 2500 kg in this temple.

Mr. Salley said the photos of the gold ingot and many photos of Priyamali and Siriwardena seeing together have been handed over to the CID.

An investigating officer of the CID has revealed that a stock of gold-plated ingots was found from a house in Pilimathalawa which is said to belonged to Priyamali’s boyfriend Isuru Bandara, who is currently in remand custody.

Thilini remanded by Mahara Magistrate’s Court as well!

Meanwhile, the Mahara Magistrate’s Court yesterday (26) remanded Priyamali for giving a dud cheque of Rs.400,000 to a businessman in Kadawatha after purchasing mobile phones and accessories from him.

Priyamali, who is in remand prison was produced in the Mahara Magistrate’s Court yesterday (26) under the protection of prison officials.

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Infant’s body found inside parked trishaw

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10 mins ago

September 10, 2024

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The body of an infant stuffed in a fertilizer sack was from a three-wheeler parked near several line houses in the Henfold Tea Estate, in the Agarapathana Police division.

The discovery was made by the three-wheeler driver’s mother, who had noticed a strong odor emanating from the three-wheeler.

Agarapathana Police said that the preliminary investigations have revealed that the driver of the three-wheeler, who is a resident of the same estate, had returned home this morning (Sep. 10) after going on a hire and had parked the three-wheeler himself.

Police also said that facts will be reported to the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court concerning the infant’s body, and further investigations will be conducted.

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Milco milk powder prices slashed

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12 mins ago

September 10, 2024

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The prices of Milco milk powder have been reduced effective from today (Sep 10).

The price of a 400g milk powder packet has been reduced by Rs. 75, to Rs. 1,050.

Meanwhile, the price of a 1kg packet has been reduced by Rs. 190 to Rs. 2,585.

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Grade 5 Scholarship : Tuition classes banned from midnight tomorrow

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13 mins ago

September 10, 2024

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Conducting tuition classes, seminars and other workshops targeting the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination is prohibited from midnight tomorrow (Sep. 11).

The Commissioner General of Examinations – Amith Jayasundara announced that the printing and distribution of model question papers related to the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is also prohibited.

It is also strictly prohibited to publish or distribute posters, banners, handouts, or promotion via electronic, printed, or social media that suggest exam questions or similar questions will be provided to students.

The Commissioner General of Examinations emphasized that any individual, institution, or party found violating these orders can be reported to the nearest police station, police headquarters, or the Examination Department.

The Grade 5 Scholarship Exam for the year 2024 is scheduled to be held on September 15.