Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Imprisoned MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage Was Released On Bail

Joint Opposition MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage who was arrested and remanded over money laundering charges including purchasing of a Rs.27 million worth house at kynsey road in Colombo from money earned tnrough illegal means had been released on bail today (27).

The MP was released on bail after been produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate this morning.He was released on four personal bails of Rs.10 million each and a cash bail of Rs.50,000.

Criminal Investigations Department (CID) had arrested the former Sports Minister on 15th of September over money laundering charges.

India To Invest US Dollars 2 Billion Investment In Sri Lanka-Indian Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The Indian Minister of state for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman has stated today (27) in Colombo that the Indian Government is looking to invest US Dollars 2 billion investment in Sri Lanka despite the Sri Lankan government's decision to scrap the Indo-Sri Lanka joint venture coal power plant project in Sampur.

Speaking to the Media after the end of her three day state visit to Sri Lanka the Indian Minister has stated that the Indian government is open for discussions with Sri Lankan government and business community on the proposed Economic and Technological Cirporation Agreement(ETCA).

The Sri Lankan Minister of International Trade Malik Samarawikrama has stated that the proposed ETCA Agreement will be opened up a market of 1.25 billion people in India.

Both Ministers had stated that the discussions on ETCA now in the final stage and it will be signed soon.

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A Minor Tremor Reported From Galle

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A minor tremor had occurred in  Galle Area(Southern Province) this morning according to the Disaster Management Center.However no damages had been reported due to it the Center has stated.


Two Police Constables Were Killed Due To An Accident Occurred In Katana

Image result for accidentTwo police constables had been killed following the Motor Bicycle they were in collided with a Lorry near the Police Academy in Katana(In Western Province) area this morning.

The Two constables had succumbed to their injuries after being admitted to Negambo Hospital in critical condition it has been reported.The deceased were identified as a 27 and 46 year old policemen attached to Katana Police.

Katana Police had arrested the Lorry Driver regarding the accident.

Body Of The Assassinated Sunday Leader Editor Had Exhumed

Image result for lasantha s body exhumedThe body of the assassinated former Editor of Sunday Leader Newspaper Lasantha Wikramathunge is being exhumed this morning from his burial site at Borella Cemetery for a fresh autopsy.

The Mount Lavinia Magistrate Court has ordered the authorities to exhume the body of late Editor as per the request made by Criminal Investigations Department(CID) due to the certain contradictions existed between the Autopsy Report of Late Sunday Leader Editor.

Late Lasantha Wikramathunge had been assassinated while he was on his way to work in January 2009.

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Baltimore Port Closure May Hit US Coal Export Volumes

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