Government Has Decided To Increase The Import Tax On Big Anions And Potatoes

The Government has decided to increase the Import Tax on Big Anions and Potatoes with effect from midnight tonight in view of protecting local Big Anion and Potato Farmers according to Government Sources.

President Maithripala Sirisena has already instructed the Finance Ministry  to increase the relevant import tax the sources have said.

However the increased amount of the Import Tax imposed on Big Anions and Potatoes not revealed yet.

Three Children Were Killed And Four Injured Due To A Three Wheeler-Tipper Truck Collision

Three Children who were travelling in a Three Wheeler killed and Four others in the Vehicle were injured  due to the  Three Wheeler colliding  with a Tipper Truck at Bandaragama-Kesbawa Road in Welmilla Area(In Western Province) this evening.

At the time of the accident Seven persons including the three deceased children were inside the Three Wheeler according to the Police.The Injured were admitted to the Bandaragama Hospital for treatment.

Two boys and a girl from Athurugiriya Area travelling in the Three Wheeler had died due the accident.

According to the Police the overloaded Three Wheeler had collided the head on the Tipper Truck during the accident. .The Police had arrested the Tipper Truck  Driver regarding the accident and he is due to be produced before Magistrate Court tomorrow(01).

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Bail Application Submitted Behalf Of Former President's Imprisoned Son And Four Others Was Dismissed By The Court

The Bail Application submitted by Attorney's behalf of imprisoned son of former president Yoshitha Rajapakshe and four others who are in Prison for money laundering charge was dismissed by Colombo High Court Judge A.A.R Heyyanthuduwa this morning.

Former President Mahinda Rajapakshe and his Attorney's had filed the bail application behalf of Yoshitha Rajapaskhe and four others who are in prison on 17th of February.

The Case against five accused is due to be taken up for hearing on 08th of March.

When the bail application for the five accused for money laundering charge taken up for consideration former president Mahinda Rajapaskhe has arrived in Colombo High Court by wearing a black coat wear  by Lawyers,

Former President's Son Yoshitha Rajapakshe Has Suspended From Naval Service

According to the directive of Defense Ministry ,Sri Lanka Navy have today(29) suspended the former president Mahinda Rajapakshe's Imprisoned Son Yoshitha Rajapakshe from naval service.with effect from yesterday (28).

Yoshitha Rajapakshe who holds Lieutenant  Post in Sri Lanka Navy has suspended from Service according to the Directive made by Defense Ministry after considering the request made by Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division in order to make the ongoing investigations on him regarding money laundering charge independent it has been reported.

Sri Lanka Navy have said as per the Navy Pay Code of 1982 Yoshitha's Salary  and Allowances will be deprived with immediate effect following  the service suspension .He(Yoshitha) will be barred from entering any Naval Base in the Country without  the approval of Navy Headquarters the Navy have said..

At present former president's son Yoshitha along with four others are in prison for money laundering charge.

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Rat Population In Colombo City Is On The Increase-Urban Council

According to a survey carried out by Colombo Urban Council the Rat Population in the City Of Colombo is  increasing rapidly  according to Urban Council Authorities.Due to this situation there's a threat of spreading diseases related to rats in the city authorities  warned.

Fort,Maradana and Borella are identified as the places in Colombo City  where the Rat Population increasing  rapidly at present authorities have said.

There's a Programme implemented by Colombo Urban Council providing free service to destroy rats based in houses and institutions and the residents living  within Colombo City Limits can get this  service by dialing 0112 593 550 the Urban Council has announced.