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Former President Secretary Saman Ekanayake released on bail

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail for former President Secretary Saman Ekanayake with two sureties of Rs. 2 million each for the case filed over the alleged misuse of public funds involving former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Former Presidents wife notified to appear at FCID on February 20

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has notified Maithree Wickremasinghe, the wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on February 20 for the case related to the alleged misappropriation of public funds by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his visit to UK.

Suspects of Akuregoda double murder have deleted data and produced before court

Police said that suspects involved with the Akuregoda double murder had deleted data from their mobile phones following the crime. Also, they are scheduled to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court.

Batticaloa receives highest rainfall 

The Department of Meteorology said the highest rainfall of 128.9 mm was recorded from Batticaloa yesterday and the lowest temperature of 13.4°C was reported from Nuwara Eliya.

Mother killed,  child injured in road accident at Mahiyanganaya

A 59-year-old woman was killed while a child sustained injuries, and was admitted to the Mahiyanganaya Hospital for treatment in a road accident that occurred near the 48th milepost on the Mahiyanganaya to Diyatalawa road by a private bus. 

GMOA raised concerns based on citizens and professionals

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said the Akuregoda double murder has raised serious concerns regarding the safety of citizens and professionals in the country.