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Easter Sunday conspiracy: CID probes social media campaign based on alleged claim by Zahran’s widow
The CID has initiated an inquiry into a section of social media allegedly using a statement made in camera by Fathima Hadiya, the wife of Easter Sunday suicide attacker Zahran Hashim, at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (P CoI) to mislead the public.
Police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana yesterday (13) told a hastily arranged press conference that the inquiry had been initiated following a complaint received by the CID.
DIG Rohana said that two special teams launched investigations. Attendance at the briefing was restricted due to limitations imposed as a result of covid health guidelines. Therefore, print media weren’t invited though both audio and video recordings were made available.
Well informed sources told The Island that the complaint referred to allegations that the Easter Sunday carnage was planned in the run up to the last presidential election by those who backed the SLPP campaign
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Galagodaatte Gnanasara thera sentenced to four-year-rigorous imprisonment
The Colombo High Court today (28) sentenced General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Galagodaatte Gnanasara thera to four-year-rigorous imprisonment for making defamatory statements about Islam eight years ago.
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President commends victorious National Football Team
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with the victorious Sri Lankan National Football Team on Tuesday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat. He commended the team’s efforts in their recent triumph over Bhutan, marking the first win in a decade.
The President expressed his support for the football team’s aspiration to claim the South Asian Championship (SAFF) next year, pledging his commitment to advancing football infrastructure in the near future. Football’s popularity has surged in Sri Lanka in recent months, with the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) assembling a formidable national team comprising talented players of Sri Lankan descent from various professional leagues worldwide. Sri Lanka’s national team secured victory against Bhutan in the recently concluded FIFA Series 2024.
During the visit, FFSL President Jaswar Umar, Head Coach Andy Morrison, and the entire national team had the opportunity to meet with the President and pose for photographs.
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Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Western, North-western and North-Central provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Galle districts
Heat Index advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.00 p.m. 27 March 2024, valid for 28 March 2024
The Natural hazards Early Warning Centre has warned that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, North-western and North-Central provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Galle districts.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491
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