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Thieves break into Aththanagalla Raja Maha Vihara!

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12 months ago

May 2, 2023

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Ven. Alawala Samita Thera, the Chief Incumbent of Aththanagalla Raja Maha Vihara, has complained to the police that someone has broken into the relics room of the temple, and stolen the relics, two Buddha statues and some small caskets which are believed to be of ancient value.

The thieves had also stolen the money from the offering box.

Police said the suspect had entered the relics room by opening the window and removing the grille.

According to police sources, when Alawala Samitha Thera opened the door yesterday morning to clean the room after it was closed in April, he had seen that someone had stolen these ancient treasures.

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Sannasgala bailed (Update)

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44 mins ago

April 25, 2024

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Upul Shantha Sannasgala has been released on bail by the Welisara Magistrate’s Court a short while ago.

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Sannasgala arrested

Popular tutor and social media personality – Mr. Upul Shantha Sannasgala has been arrested.

According to reports, he has been arrested over failing to return a borrowed sum of Rs. 01 million to an individual within a month’s time as promised.

He is to be produced before the Welisara Magistrate Court later today.

Further investigations are underway.

(Source : Lankadeepa)

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Maithripala sends LoD to Mahinda Amaraweera

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51 mins ago

April 25, 2024

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena has sent a Letter of Demand to Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages over defamation.

The LoD is with regard to statements made to the media by Minister Amaraweera on April 22 and 24 which allegedly contains inaccurate and malicious comments regarding the former President.

It further states that legal action will be initiated against Minister Amaraweera if Mr. Sirisena is not compensated within 14 days.

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Parliament approves 3-month paid leave for Sampanthan

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3 hours ago

April 25, 2024

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Parliament today (April 25) approved a request to provide a 03 month-long paid leave for former Opposition leader and Trincomalee District MP – R. Sampanthan.

The Opposition Chief Whip Lakshman Kiriella has made the request which was seconded by Tamil National Alliance MP – Charles Nirmalanathan.

MP Sampanthan, who is 91 years of age, is currently in poor health.

(Source : Lankadeepa)