Update : Former Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), has been remanded until August 01.
The former Minister was arrested on charges of misappropriation of Divi Neguma funds earlier on Monday (19). He was remanded after being produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate.
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Former Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), a short while ago on today.
Basil Rajapaksa was summoned to the FCID to record a statement, it was reported. He was previously arrested by the FCID on two occasions.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
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