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Shani discharged from Magistrate’s Court proceedings

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Former CID Director SSP Shani Abeyesekara along with Sub Inspector Sugath Mendis and Nishantha Silva were today discharged from the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court proceedings.

The Colombo Crimes Division objected to the discharge despite the Attorney General’s advice.

However, following submissions made by counsel on behalf of Abeysekara and the other suspects, Gampaha Magistrate Shilani Perera discharged all four suspects.

The two police officers were arrested and remanded for 11 months in connection with allegations that they had planted weapons in certain premises to frame former DIG Vaas-Gunawardena who was convicted along with his son and four others by a Trial-at-Bar for murdering millionaire businessman Mohomed Shyam.

The arrest came right after the 2019 Presidential election with the new regime in power and was viewed as a witch hunt against the former director. After 11 months in remand, the Court of Appeal granted bail to both, stating that the entire case was a fabrication.

However, despite the Court of Appeal judgment, Gampaha Magistrate’s Court Judge Manjula Karunarathna refused to discharge the accused from proceedings and accordingly the case continued in the Magistrate’s Court, Gampaha. However, the Attorney General had advised that the accused be discharged from the proceedings.

Counsel Chaminda Athukorala together with Hafeel Farisz, Sanjeewa Kodithuwakku and a host of other lawyers appeared for the suspects.

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‘Pol Desathiya’ to kick off from Jaffna

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The Coconut Cultivation Board has announced the launch of a special program titled ‘Pol Desathiya’ (Coconut Fortnight) as an immediate measure to combat pests including whiteflies, which pose a significant threat to coconut cultivation.

The first phase of the program is scheduled to commence on July 14, with initial operations focusing on the Jaffna district, according to the Chairman of the Coconut Cultivation Board – Dr. Sunimal Jayakody.

“We have decided to declare a Coconut Fortnight across all districts and implement it as an urgent response to the whitefly infestation,” 

Dr. Jayakody further states that the programme will be conducted in all districts.

“We will start from Jaffna. As a solution to the whitefly issue, all the coconut trees in the Jaffna district will be sprayed with water and washed. This is a large-scale operation, but we are currently preparing the necessary manpower and machinery for it,” he added.

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Shooting incident in Akmeemana

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A shooting incident was reported early this morning (June 23) in Akmeemana, Galle.
Two persons on a motorcycle have opened fire at a residence on Dissanayake Mawatha in the Wewegodawatte area around 5.00am.

The shooting had been carried out using a 9mm pistol, and the suspects reportedly fled the scene afterward. 

According to reports, no injuries have been reported.

The owner of the house is employed as an executive at a factory in the Midigama area and was dismissed from his job a few days ago due to an issue with another employee. The police also stated that the employee in question had previously threatened him over the phone.

Accordingly, the police suspect that this individual may have carried out the shooting.

Further investigations are underway.

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New SLBFE rule for self-employed migrant workers

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The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) will introduce a new regulation from July 01, 2025, for Sri Lankans seeking overseas employment through self-directed means, SLBFE Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe announced.

Under the new rule, those applying must have their foreign employment agreement certified by producing necessary documents to the Sri Lankan diplomatic mission in the respective country before registering with the SLBFE.

This process will involve a fee of USD 60.

According to the SLBFE Chairman, the rule will apply to only non-professional categories which are listed on the website of the bureau.

Under the first phase, it will apply to only 15 categories that are provided diplomatic services in 13 countries where labour units of the SLBFE are underway.

The SLBFE says that this move is aimed at safeguarding the rights of migrant workers by ensuring contract authenticity and transparency, prior to departure.

Exemptions will be granted to those who can present passports indicating their profession or relevant documentation proving their professional status abroad.

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