Former Minister Johnston Fernando was further remanded until tomorrow by Kurunegala Magistrate today over charges of alleged misappropriation of state funds during his tenure as Minister in last regime. Along with him, two other suspects were also remanded until case is concluded in special High Court at Bar.
He was arrested by police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) on May 5 after his statement on complaints of financial fraud at Lak Sathosa. Fernando had allegedly taken goods from Lak Sathosa without making payments.
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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