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Lanka T10 match-fixing scandal: Indian team owner to make confidential statement to court

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1 month ago

December 16, 2024

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The Indian owner of the ‘Galle Marvels’ team in the Lanka T10 Super League, who was arrested on Thursday (12) over match-fixing allegations, has been ordered to be further remanded until December 18 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (16).

The case was taken up before Colombo Magistrate Thilina Gamage this morning.

During the trial, the defendant Indian national has informed the court that he is prepared to provide a confidential statement to the magistrate regarding the accusations, under the Article 127 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure.

Accordingly, the Magistrate ordered the suspect to be presented to the court on December 18 for providing the statement and to remand him in custody until then.

The Indian national, Prem Thakur, who owns a franchise in the tournament, was taken into custody by Sri Lanka Police on Thursday in Kandy’s Pallekele stadium, where the league is taking place.

Police confirmed that he is the owner of the ‘Galle Marvels’ team, one of the six competing teams.

The arrest allegedly stemmed from a complaint by a West Indies player on his team, who refused Thakur’s match-fixing request.

(adaderana.lk)

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Ministry to restore idle government vehicles

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8 minutes ago

January 17, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced plans to repair unused government vehicles currently stored in warehouses.

Minister Professor Chandana Abeyratne revealed that numerous vehicles belonging to various departments are idle and in poor condition. However, some of these vehicles can be repaired and reintroduced into service to address the shortage of functional vehicles that has been impacting government institutions.

The ministry plans to identify repairable vehicles, carry out necessary maintenance, and return them to operational use. Additionally, a special investigation will be conducted to ensure that government vehicles assigned to ministries and provincial councils are being utilized effectively and responsibly.

Source – News1st

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Writ petition against Mannar Wind Power Project fixed for May 23

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41 minutes ago

January 17, 2025

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A writ petition seeking an order to prevent authorities from issuing any permits or approvals for carrying out the wind power plant project on Mannar Island was yesterday fixed for May 23 by the Court of Appeal.

The petition was filed by the President of the Sri Lanka Green Organization, Sanka Chandima Abhayawardena. Counsel appearing on behalf of the Attorney General informed Court that several important applications related to the matter are scheduled to be called before the Supreme Court in March.

The Attorney General’s Department further stated that the Government has not yet made a final decision regarding the project. Taking these facts into consideration, Court of Appeal Judge S. U. B. Karalliyadde scheduled the petition for May 23.

The Petitioner stated that the Cabinet of Ministers of previous regime, has purportedly decided to award the Construction and operation of the Mannar Wind Power Project (Phase-II) in the Mannar Island to Adani Green Energy Sri Lanka Limited (AGESL), as a Build, Own and Operate (BOO) project for a period of 25 years.

(DailyNews)

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SJB appoints committee for talks on working together with UNP

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10 hours ago

January 16, 2025

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The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has approved a proposal for discussions to work together with the United National Party (UNP).

Accordingly, a five-member committee, headed by SJB General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has been appointed for the discussions.