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Sangeetha questioned over Priyamali’s financial frauds

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3 years ago

November 8, 2022

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Popular and veteran actress Sangeetha Weeraratne has been questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for almost five hours yesterday (07) in connection with the ongoing investigations into large-scale financial frauds committed by Thilini Priyamali.

The CID said Ms. Weeraratne is likely to be summoned again since she had remained silent without answering when she was questioned about a certain video footage.

Sangeetha has been interrogated mainly on her relationship with Priyamali as well as the transactions they have done together.

Meanwhile, the CID had interrogated popular and veteran actress Semini Iddamalgoda for four hours and recorded a statement for having close relations with Priyamali.

Another new actress has also been summoned to the CID over the investigations into Priyamali but she has not reported to the CID yet.

The CID officers are also looking into Rs.10.5 million allegedly given by Priyamali to a couple of popular TV presenters of Derana TV to buy a house.

This couple is also to be summoned to the CID for questioning.

Meanwhile, the CID questioned and recorded statements from former minister and veteran actor Jeevan Kumaratunga and his wife for almost five hours last Saturday.

The officers had focused on the relationship between Priyamali and Kumaratunga’s family members and the production of a film.

The CID revealed that several members of his family are to be questioned in the future as well.

Source: Dinamina

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.