The Galle Chief Magistrate yesterday allowed Palitha Piyasiri Fernando, Director of Avant Garde, to travel overseas for a period of seven days. His passport was impounded previously in connection with the floating armory case, operated by the private security firm. The Magistrate made the order following a request made by the Director of the company. He made the request stating he had to travel abroad for an athletics event in the Asian region. He was ordered by the Magistrate ordered him to file a motion after June 6, confirming his return.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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