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Easter Sunday carnage: Now Opp. lawmaker says no basis for accusations against GR, BR
Samagi Jana Balavegaya lawmaker Asoka Abeysinghe yesterday (11) admitted that there was no basis for his recent claim SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa and SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa were responsible for 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.
Police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that Kurunegala District lawmaker has said so when the police questioned him. The SJB MP arrived at the police headquarters, accompanied by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Maddumabandara and MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka.
When the media questioned MP Abeysinghe outside police headquarters in the afternoon, the former UNPer declined to explain why he had made such a claim.
President’s Counsel Srinath Perera, who accompanied the SJB MP told the media the video footage of his client commenting on the Easter Sunday carnage could have been produced by some interested party.
Opposition Leader Premadasa said that he had accompanied Abeysinghe as it was his responsibility to protect members of his parliamentary group. MP Sarath Fonseka, who had been present when Abeysinghe accused the SLPP of masterminding the Easter Sunday attacks, told the media there were far more important issues than the statement at issue. (SF)
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who is on a three day visit to Thailand received the blessings of His holiness Somdet Phra Ariya vangsagatayana the Sangharaja of Thailand.
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June 2023) and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ is a 134.1 m long Frigate which is manned by a crew of 169 and is commanded by Captain ADNAN LAGHARI TI.
During the ship’s stay, the crew will take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between the two navies. They are also expected to visit some of the tourist attraction in the country.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ will depart the island on 04th June and is expected to engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship off Colombo.
The incumbent Defense Advisor at the U.K. High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Paul Clayton and his successor Colonel Darren Woods, visited the Navy Headquarters on Thursday (01) for a farewell and introductory office call with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
After welcoming the visiting U.K. Defense Advisors at the Navy Headquarters, a cordial discussion was held between the two parties on several matters of bilateral importance.
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