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Mervyn Silva summoned over white vans
Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday issued notice on former Minister Mervyn Silva yesterday (August 25). Silva is expected to be present in Court on November 11 to give evidence in connection with three cases regarding the disappearance of individuals in "white vans". Chief Magistrate issued notice on Silva, in accordance with a Habeas Corpus petition filed by the relatives of individuals who disappeared in October 2011. According to reports in a complaint former Minister lodged with the CID (Criminal Investigation Department), he claimed that he knew details of the killing of Sunday Leader editor Lasantha Wickrematunge, and the disappearances of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda and 'Loku Seeya' of the Ragama Dewale.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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