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Former Minister Of Economic Development Basil Rajapakshe And Former Divi Naguma Director General Released On Bail By The Court

The former Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapakshe and former Director General of Divi Naguma Department R.R. K Ranawake have  been released today(10) on bail by the Colombo High Court over the allegations leveled against them on misappropriation of Divi Naguma Funds.

However they are banned from traveling abroad and  Colombo High Court has taken their passports under Court's Custody.

The case filed against the above mentioned is due to be taken to consideration on 22nd of July.

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Five Imprisoned Persons Including Former President's Second Son Yoshitha Have Been Further Remanded By Kaduwela Magsitrate

The five persons including Yoshitha Rajapakshe the second son of former president Mahinda Rajapakshe who are in remand for Money Laundering Charges have been further remanded until 24th of March by the Kaduwela Magistrate Court short while ago.

The five accused have been remanded further after they were produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate Court today(10).

Former President's second son Yoshitha Rajapakshe and four others attached to the Private Television Channel Carlton Sports Network (CSN) were arrested and remanded over money laundering charges.

The bail application filed behalf of them by their Attorneys is due to be taken to consideration by Colombo High Court on next Monday(14).

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Naval Officer Attached To Naval Base In Kareinagar Has Committed Suicide

A Naval Officer attached to Elara Naval Base in Kareinagar (In Northern Province) has committed suicide by shot himself with  his official fire arm it has been reported.

The body of the deceased who was a 26 year old resident in Kotuhena ,Gokarella Area has been taken to Jaffna Hospital for the Post Mortam which is due to be held today(10).

The reason behind his suicide not yet been revealed .Kayts Police are conducting an investigation on the suicide.

Funeral Of The Late Chief Prelate Of Asgiriya Chapter To Be Held On Sunday(13)

The Funeral of the Late Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter Most Venerable Galagama Sri Aththadassi Thero will be held on this Sunday(13) at Police Grounds in Kandy it has been announced.

The late Thero has passed away at the age of 94 yesterday (09)after admitted to the Kandy General Hospital last evening with unconscious state.He was hospitalized following an accidental  fall inside his temple.