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Indian bookie who ran online app detained in Sri Lanka

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Indian Bookie Saurabh Chandarkar and his associate Ravi Utpal, who have been running various illegal betting businesses online with the help of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and are wanted by security agencies across India, have been detained in Sri Lanka.

According to Time of India, Mahadev Book provides online platforms for illegal betting in different live games, such as cricket, poker, badminton, tennis and football. It also provides an avenue to bet on different elections in India.

If sources are to be believed, the duo has been detained on request from Interpol on behalf of the Indian security agency and is likely to be extradited. 

Their detention has become a talking point among bookies and senior police officers in Mumbai even though there are hardly any cases against the duo in Mumbai. 

An official from IB said Chandarkar and Utpal were detained after Lookout notices were issued against them by Raipur Police three months ago. “We, too, have learnt that Chandarkar and Utpal of Mahadev Book have been detained in Sri Lanka,” said an official of the crime branch, which is keeping tabs on the development as the bookmaker is associated with Dawood Ibrahim.

Their detention also assumes significance in the wake of the Enforcement Directorate last week arresting four persons in Chattisgarh in the alleged money laundering case related to Mahadev online betting. There is speculation that a few politicians and policemen have invested heavily on Mahadev Book. 

According to reports from Chhattisgarh police, Mahadev app is being operated from around 30 centres with around a million individuals placing bets on it last year.

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Senior State Counsel Shaveendra Wickrama interdicted for disobeying orders

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The Attorney General’s Department has interdicted Senior State Counsel (SSC) Shaveendra Wickrama.

SSC Wickrama was interdicted on charges of disobeying the orders of his superiors. The officer has more than 20 years of service at the AG’s Department.

The Sunday Times understands that the Public Service Commission has approved the interdiction of the officer.

SSC Wickrama has also lodged two complaints regarding several matters with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and the Keselwatta Police.

The AG’s Department is due to hold an inquiry on SSC Wickrama regarding the charges against him.

(Sunday Times) 

Except for the headline, this story, originally published by Sunday Times has not been edited by SLM staff

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Complete 3rd phase of Central Expressway by 2026 end – Vijitha

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Vijitha Herath has urged to complete work of the 3rd phase of the Central Expressway by Dec. 31, 2026.

The 3rd phase spans from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.

The minister had said this after inspecting work at the section today (Nov. 09).

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Govt refutes claims of shutting down ‘Thriposha’ company

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The government has refuted reports claiming that Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited (SLTL) is to be closed down.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Finance has said no action has been taken or will be taken to liquidate the Thriposha Company.

The statement further notes that the Triposha programme to provide nutrition supplements to children and pregnant mothers will continue forward in a more effective manner.

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