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Further examination of witnesses in case against Basil, three others fixed for March 23, 2020
Further examination of witness statements in a misappropriation case filed against four persons including former minister Basil Rajapaksa, has been fixed for March 23, 2020.
The order was issued after witnesses appearing for the prosecution gave evidence before Colombo High Court judge R Gurusingha today (Nov 07).
Former economic development ministry secretary Dr Nihal Jayathilaka, former Director General of the Divi Neguma Department Kithsiri Ranawaka and his deputy Bandula Thilakasiri are also among the accused in the case.
The accused have been charged for misappropriating Rs 29.9 billion worth funds of the Divi Neguma Department, while distributing housing appliances and roofing sheets, among beneficiaries of the Department’s welfare programme, during the 2015 presidential election campaign.
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Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
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MP on open warrant turns up at school event
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SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
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The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
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