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HC judge’s conversation with Ranjan: IGP cleared accused, says Counsel
By Chitra Weerarathne
Uditha Egalahewa President’s Counsel told the Court of Appeal yesterday (1) that the IGP had told him that there was no evidence against High Court Judge Gihan Pilapitiya for him to be summoned him before the Nugegoda Magistrate.
Pilapitiya had been summoned before the Nugegoda Magistrate over an allegation of a telephone conversation with ex-MP Ranjan Ramanayake. The SJB MP was sentenced to four-year prison term for contempt of the Supreme Court. Consequent to the ruling, Ramanayake lost his Gampaha District parliamentary seat.
Counsel Egalahewa requested the Court of Appeal to direct the Nugegoda Magistrate to discharge Pilapitiya from the proceedings. The Revision application filed by Pilapitiya in the Court of Appeal will be next called on October 25.
The bench comprised Justice Sobitha Rajakaruna and Justice Dhammika Ganepola.
The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.
A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.
The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.
Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
The Matara Magistrate’s Court today [20], ordered that former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon be further remanded until April 03..
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that the upcoming Local Authorities Poll will be held on Tuesday 06th May 2025
The acceptance of nominations for the poll concluded at 12.00 noon today (20).
Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka calls on PM
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon further remanded until April 03.
Local Authorities poll on 6th May
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