Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne yesterday granted bail to jailer Manoj Udayakantha who brought Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, also known as “Ganemulle Sanjeewa,” to Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s court number 05 on 19 Feb., when he (Sanjeewa) was shot dead by a gunman, disguised as a lawyer.

Manoj Udayakantha was taken into custody on 01 March.

Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne ordered the suspect to be granted bail on two sureties of Rs. 2.5 million each and a cash bail of Rs. 75,000.

The jailer has been questioned regarding his failure to take any action against the individual who shot at “Ganemulle Sanjeewa,” as he stood in the dock, and fled. The gunman has been arrested but his female accomplice is still at large.

SLTB on April 29 resumed services between Jaffna and Palaly after a lapse of 35 years. Although buses operated on some sections of the road, it hadn’t been fully opened until recently.

(pic by Dinasena Ratugamage)

As Galadari Colombo undergoes an exciting transformation and prepares to unveil its new identity as Radisson Blu Hotel, Galadari Colombo, Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the appointment of Marko Janssen as the hotel’s new General Manager.

With an impressive 35-year career spanning three continents, Janssen brings a wealth of international hospitality experience to this pivotal role, including over two decades of leadership as a General Manager since 2001. His deep-rooted passion for Food & Beverage, which continues to drive his pursuit of excellence and innovation, stems from his early background in F&B operations, the hotel said in a press release issued yesterday.

Janssen continues his tenure at Radisson Hotel Group, having previously served as General Manager at both Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu in the Philippines and Radisson Blu Resort, Phu Quoc in Vietnam. His global leadership experience also includes senior roles at renowned properties such as Meliá Shanghai Hongqiao in China, Meliá Dubai in the UAE, Meliá Zanzibar in Tanzania, and TRYP Düsseldorf Krefeld in Germany.

A firm believer in the power of focus, consistency, and team empowerment, Janssen is passionate about developing talent and fostering a culture of high performance. He views great leadership as paving the way for others to succeed, inspiring his teams to aim higher and seize new opportunities.

Janssen’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Radisson Blu Hotel, Galadari Colombo as it prepares to deliver world-class hospitality under its new brand identity.