Former Army intelligence officer Lalith Rajapaksa has been granted bail by the Gampaha Magistrate's court over the assault of journalist Upali Tennakoon in 2009.
Mr. Rajapaksa had been released on a cash bail of Rs 25,000 and three surety bails each worth Rs 500,000.
Meanwhile, the Criminal Investigations Department requested court to cancel an identification parade of the suspect since Mr. Tennakoon had informed that he would not be able to appear as a witness since he is overseas.
The identification parade was initially planned to be held today (Aug 2).
The accused is alleged to have assaulted Mr. Rajapaksa in Imbulogda, Gampaha on January 23, 2009.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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