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Police officer accused of soliciting bribe from temple custodian further remanded
A police officer accused of soliciting a bribe from the custodian of a temple was further remanded until November 13 upon orders issued by the Colombo Magistrate's Court.
Assistant Superintendent Keerthi Bandara was arrested after allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs 190,000 to assist in recovering two lost conch shells belonging to a temple in Chilaw.
During today’s hearing, the Bribery Commission which arrested the suspect, told court the custodian had filed a complaint stating he had received death threats for complaining about the incident.
The lawyer appearing for the defendant had requested court to release his client on bail. Court had ordered that a ruling in that regard would be issued during the next hearing.
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Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 10, 2024 - 271 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
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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SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 16, 2024 - 260 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
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