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Woman accused of causing serious injury to husband’s genitals with Giraya released on bail
A woman named W.P. Darshika Bhagya Madhavi Disanayake, a resident of Yahalegama in Anuradhapura, was taken into custody on suspicion of causing significant harm to her husband’s genital organ using a ‘Giraya’ (an areca nut cutter). She was brought before Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Nalaka Sanjeewa Jayasuriya and subsequently released on personal bail amounting to Rs. 200,000 with two sureties.
The incident, which took place during the daytime while her husband was asleep in their home, resulted in a two-inch injury to the victim’s genital organ. The injured man was promptly admitted to Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital and later transferred to Polonnaruwa General Hospital for further medical treatment.
In response to the case, the magistrate ordered the police to arrange for a psychiatric evaluation of the suspect at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. The psychiatric assessment report is expected to be submitted on November 17.
The Kawarakkulama police are conducting further investigations.
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“Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” by Mahinda Siriwardana presented to the President
The book “Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” ,authored by Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mahinda Siriwardana, was officially launched this morning (08) at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
The first copy of the publication was formally presented to President Disanayake by Mr. Siriwardana during the event.
It has been reported that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pilleyan’ has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and senior officials of SriLankan Airlines was held this afternoon (April 8) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The discussions mainly focused on proposals to transform SriLankan Airlines into a more profitable state-owned enterprise. Special attention was also given to possible short-term and long-term solutions for the airline’s debt management.
The talks further explored new investment opportunities for the airline. The President instructed the officials to take all necessary steps to transform SriLankan Airlines into a profit-making entity.
Although the airline has recorded operational profits, due to past mismanagement and poor decision-making, it remains one of the leading loss-making state enterprises. The current government has decided to reverse the previous administration’s decision to privatize the airline. Instead, it plans to continue operating it as the national carrier while introducing a new management structure to ensure its profitability moving forward.
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, President’s Senior Advisor Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Sarath Ganegoda along with several senior officials of SriLankan Airlines, were present at the meeting.
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