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Basil, three others acquitted in Divineguma misappropriation case

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By Piyadasa Ranasinghe

The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court yesterday (28) acquitted Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and three others of all charges in a case filed against them in 2015 over the misappropriation of ‘Divineguma’ funds.

When the case was taken up for hearing, Magistrate and Additional District Judge Manjula Ratnayake ordered that the Minister and others be acquitted on the instructions of the Attorney General.

Minister Rajapaksa, officials Nimal Jayatilake, Amith Kitsiri and Bandula Tilakasiri had been named the respondents in the case accusing them of paying compensation and gratuity to Samurdhi recipients from the funds of the Divineguma community-based bank of the Divineguma Department.

It had been alleged that several financial irregularities had taken place in the implementation of the compensation and gratuity project of the Divineguma Development Department, which was under the purview of the Economic Development Ministry.

Anil de Silva PC, Attorneys-at-Law Sandya Thalduwa and Senarath Jayasundera appeared for the suspects.



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NPP wins Tangalla Urban Council

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The National People’s Power (NPP) polled 2,260 votes (46.18%) to secure 9 of the 19 seats in the Tangalla Urban Council at todays. Local Authorities Election.

THe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJ) polled 1,397 votes to secure five seats while the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) polled 795 votes to secure 3 seats.

The United National Party (UNP) and the Sarvajana Balaya secure one seat each.

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President holds talks with Vietnamese President

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Vietnamese President Luong Cuong warmly welcomed President Anura Kumara Disanayake during an official ceremony held in Hanoi on Monday (05) morning

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial welcome with full military honours upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace of Vietnam.  He also took part in the inspection of the Tri-Forces Guard of Honour and the playing of the national anthems of Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The two leaders then introduced members of their respective delegations before proceeding for bilateral discussions during  which both nation assessed their progress, explored avenues for future collaboration and signed Memoranda of Understanding.

Vietnam and Sri Lanka have upheld robust and enduring ties since they established diplomatic relations in 1970. and this visit aims to strengthen political trust and foster effective collaboration across multiple sectors between the two nations.

Sri Lanka and Vietnam engage in annual bilateral trade, primarily in exports, totalling around US$200 million. Both nations aspire to elevate this trade to US$1 billion in the near future.

President Dissanayake’s visit highlights Sri Lanka’s deep commitment to its longstanding friendship with Vietnam and demonstrates a mutual resolve to enhance collaboration in traditional sectors while exploring new opportunities in digital transformation, the digital economy, energy transition, artificial intelligence and connectivity.

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