Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne today (Dec 09) ordered the extension of the travel ban imposed on the Swiss Embassy official till Dec 12.
The decision was passed when the case was taken up today (Dec 09) for hearing.The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) informed court today that it had obtained a nine-hour statement from the Swiss embassy officer.
The Colombo Chief Magistrate had instructed the CID to refer the staffer to a medical officer and call for a medical report.
However, the CID stated in court yesterday that although the woman was referred to a forensic medical officer, she refused to submit to a medical examination as no female doctor was available.
The Colombo Chief Magistrate thereafter ordered the CID officers to have a medical report completed and submitted to court when the case is next taken up for hearing on Dec 12.
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.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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