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Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama on Monday (22) ordered former Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa to be further remanded until September 30.
The ruling came as the court considered a bail application filed on Rajapaksa’s behalf in connection with charges under the Public Property Act. The Magistrate determined that there were insufficient grounds to release him at this stage.
Rajapaksa’s counsel, President’s Counsel Anuja Premarathna, argued that his client was in poor health. The court subsequently directed prison authorities to provide him with necessary medical care.
Rajapaksa was arrested by the Bribery Commission on August 6, over allegations that he unlawfully obtained Rs. 8.85 million in compensation for property—including a building—constructed without authorization on land owned by the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority in Sewanagala.
The property was allegedly damaged during.
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Speaking at the Supreme People’s Assembly in Pyongyang, Kim said Washington must first abandon its demand for denuclearization if it truly seeks talks. His remarks were carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday.
Kim noted that he still.
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Sri Lanka’s final group-stage clash against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup has effectively become a knockout, with all three Group B teams — Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan — still in contention for a Super Four spot.
According to cricket analyst Krishna Kumar, the qualification picture is as follows:
Afghanistan: A win against Sri Lanka guarantees their qualification.
Bangladesh: They qualify if Sri Lanka win, or if Afghanistan secure a massive victory — either by 71+ runs or by chasing 120 runs with 53+ balls to spare.
Sri Lanka: They qualify as long as they avoid such.