Money Laundering case against Namal and others fixed for further trial

01 Feb 2022

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The case against Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa and five others under Money Laundering Act was today fixed for further trial by Colombo High Court.

CA directs AG to submit a report regarding the death of seven elephants in Habarana

28 Jan 2022

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The Court of Appeal today ordered the Attorney General to submit a report regarding the death of seven elephants near the Hiriwadunna reserve in Habarana in 2019.

CAA advises gas companies collect partially used suspected gas cylinders from consumers

26 Jan 2022

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today informed court that it has advised the LPG gas cylinder supplying companies namely Litro Gas and Laughs Gas Companies to accept partially used suspected gas cylinders returned by consumers.

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Abduction of a youth using a Defender; case against Hirunika fixed for Trial

24 Jan 2022

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The case against Colombo district Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra for her alleged involvement in the abduction of a youth using a Defender was today fixed for trial by Colombo High Court.

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Second contempt of court case against Ranjan Ramanayake fixed for March 9

24 Jan 2022

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The second rule with contempt of court charges filed against former State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake for allegedly making a derogatory statement regarding the Supreme Court was today fixed for March 9 by Supreme Court.

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JMO report says Champika is fit to attend courts

21 Jan 2022

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Submitting a report regarding the health condition of former Megapolis and Western Province Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, the Colombo Chief Judicial Medical Officer has opined that former Minister does not have a life threatening disease and he is fit to attend courts.

Yugadanavi power plant cases postponed again since SC bench not properly constituted

20 Jan 2022

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The Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant were today re-fixed for February 3 by Supreme Court.

Hejaaz Hizbullah’s bail application: AG consents for bail

20 Jan 2022

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The Attorney General’s Department today informed the Court of Appeal that the prosecution will consent to release Attorney-at-law Hejaaz Hizbullah on bail if the defence makes an application for bail at Puttalam High Court on the 28th of January.

White van press conference case against Rajitha fixed for trial

20 Jan 2022

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The case filed against former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne and former State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) Chairman Rumi Mohammed in connection with the controversial White Van Press Conference during the 2019-Presidential Election was today fixed for trial by the Colombo High Court.

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Son of arrested doctor makes controversial statement against police

20 Jan 2022

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Oshala Herath, the son of the retired doctor who was arrested in connection with the recovery of a hand grenade in a church in Borella, made a controversial statement regarding the weapons found by the police at their residence in Piliyandala.

Prosecution evidence against Hemasiri Fernando in Easter Sunday attack case concludes

19 Jan 2022

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The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar today concluded recording evidence in a case filed against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando relating to the Easter Sunday bomb attack.

Hejaaz Hizbullah’s bail application to be heard on Jan.20

18 Jan 2022

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A revision application filed on behalf of Attorney-at-law Hejaaz Hizbullah seeking an order to release him on bail was today fixed for January 20 by Court of Appeal.

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Power Minister says power cut possible today if fuel not supplied on time

18 Jan 2022

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Power Minister Gamini Lokuge speaking to Daily Mirror a short while ago said that LIOC had informed the Ministry that at this moment they were unable to supply fuel stocks for the generation of electricity to the CEB.

Member of Parliamentary dance troupe tests COVID-19 positive

18 Jan 2022

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A member of the dance troupe which had arrived to perform for the ceremonious opening of the Parliament session today and a member of the House staff tested COVID 19 positive, sources told Daily Mirror.

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Cardinal alleges of unrest after Easter attacks, by those keeping Pres Polls in mind

14 Jan 2022

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All secrets behind the Easter Sunday attacks including how it was planned to create unrest in the country after the tragedy and how those who tried to prevent the attack were stopped will be revealed soon, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today.

Arrested for sharing opinion regarding possible cyber attack: Youth files FR

12 Jan 2022

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Chairman of Information Technology Society of Sri Lanka (ITSSL) Yasiru Kuruwitage has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court challenging his arrest and detention for allegedly sharing an opinion regarding a Cyber Attack on the Presidential Secretariat website last year.

Yugadanavi power plant cases postponed since SC bench not properly constituted

12 Jan 2022

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The Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant were today fixed for January 19 by Supreme Court.

Sajith takes a blow at GR, says SL needs an able leader

12 Jan 2022

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Sri Lanka urgently needs change of government, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said today.

Court allows Gammanpila to travel abroad

11 Jan 2022

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The Colombo High Court today permitted Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila to travel abroad from January 23 to April 29.

Accidents in SL on the rise; 3,500 hospitalizations, 35 deaths daily

08 Jan 2022

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The Health Ministry has alerted people about the number of hospitalizations and deaths caused by accidents which steadily increase day by day.