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.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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