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Sirisena says no court testimony necessary

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1 year ago

April 3, 2024

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Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena informed court that it is not necessary for him to provide a statement to the court on Thursday (4), as he had already given a statement to the CID over the Easter Sunday terror attacks.

The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court on the 28th of March, ordered Former President Maithripala Sirisena to provide a statement to court on the 4th of April, based on the recent comments he made over the 2019 Easter Sunday Terror Attacks.

On March 22, former President Sirisena publicly stated that he possesses information regarding the perpetrators behind the Easter Sunday attacks.

Subsequently, several factions filed complaints with the Criminal Investigation Department in this regard.

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles also instructed Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon to conduct an investigation into the former President’s statement.

On the 25th of March, Former President Maithripala Sirisena recorded a statement at the Criminal Investigation Department for more than five hours over his recent statement regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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58 minutes ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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1 hour ago

May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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1 hour ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

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Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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