Singer Amal Perera and two others who were deported from Dubai yesterday (Apr 23) have been released following questioning by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
Mr. Perera was arrested along with 30 others in Dubai during a party hosted by druglord 'Makandure Madush' in February. He was deported with five others yesterday.
However, three other persons were not released since they have been identified as wanted suspects for shooting Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers during a raid in Piliyandala.
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake is so far leading by securing (52.5%) while Sajith Premadasa secured (21.5 % ) and Ranil Wickremesinghe (19.2%) trailing behind. Meanwhile, independent candidate Ariyanethirnan Pakkiyaselvam secured the Nallur Electorate.
In a formal address, President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the people’s mandate in the 21st presidential election and announced the transition of leadership to President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The Supreme Court has suspended the payment of Rs. 150 million to a construction company that was arranged unlawfully, allegedly under the instruction of Minister Bandula Gunawardhana.
Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayaka has been appointed as the Secretary to the President.
Mr. K. Ananda Wijepala has been appointed as the private secretary to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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