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Counsel wants probe into attack on Chamuditha’s residence handed over to CID

Published

4 years ago

2022/04/2

By Chitra Weerarathne

President’s Counsel Kuvera de Zoysa told The Island yesterday that he had suggested to the Kesbewa Magistrate to hand over the investigation into the throwing of stones and faeces at the house of Chamuditha Samarawickrama, to the CID, if the police could not arrest the suspects.

A complaint was lodged with the Kesbewa Magistrate’s Court, pertaining to the attack at the residence of Chamuditha Samarawickrama in Piliyandala on 14 Feb, this year under the Witnesses and Victims Protection Act.’ Chamuditha Samarawickrama is a ‘Hiru TV’ news presenter.

The Magistrate had ordered that security be provided to Chamuditha and his residence, the counsel said.

According to Counsel De Zoysa the case would be next called on 28 April 28, before the Kesbewa Magistrate. The CCTV footage near the residence of Chamuditha had been submitted to the Moratuwa University to study and report to the Court.

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Civil Security Department Members Contribute a Day’s Salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

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20 mins ago

2026/01/25

Priyan

Members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day’s salary to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, which was established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by cyclone Ditwah.

Accordingly, a cheque amounting to Rs. 40,870,686 was handed over on Thursday (22) at the Presidential Secretariat by the District Officer of the Civil Security Department G.Y.B. Perera to Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratne and Director General of the Civil Security Department, Major General Palitha Fernando (Retired), were also present on the occasion.

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Colombo Stock Exchange (GL 12) donates LKR 25 million to the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

Published

13 hours ago

2026/01/24

Priyan

The Colombo Stock Exchange (GL 12) has contributed LKR 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund.

The cheque was handed over to the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake by the Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange, Dimuthu Abeyesekera, the Chief Executive Officer Rajeeva Bandaranaike and Senior Vice Chairman Kusal Nissanka at the Presidential Secretariat.

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Karu argues against scrapping MPs’ pension as many less fortunate members entered Parliament after ’56

Published

22 hours ago

2026/01/24

Thilina Walpola

Karu Jayasuriya

Former Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing concerns over the proposed abolition of MPs’ pensions.The letter was sent in his capacity as Patron of the Former Parliamentarians’ Caucus.

In his letter, Jayasuriya noted that at the time of Sri Lanka’s independence, political participation was largely limited to an educated, affluent land-owning elite. However, he said a significant social transformation took place after 1956, enabling ordinary citizens to enter politics.

He warned that under current conditions, removing parliamentary pensions would effectively confine politics to the wealthy, business interests, individuals engaged in illicit income-generating activities, and well-funded political parties. Such a move, he said, would discourage honest social workers and individuals of modest means from entering public life.

Jayasuriya also pointed out that while a small number of former MPs, including himself, use their pensions for social and charitable purposes, the majority rely on the pension as a primary source of income.

He urged the President to give due consideration to the matter and take appropriate action, particularly as the government prepares to draft a new constitution.The Bill seeking to abolish pensions for Members of Parliament was presented to Parliament on 07 January by Minister of Justice and National Integration Dr. Harshana Nanayakkara.