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Investigations into cases filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa under the Bribery Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act over an alleged Rs. 100 million bribe linked to the Airbus scandal have been completed.
The Attorney General informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that steps were being taken to obtain directions from the Chief Justice to have the case heard.
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The Colombo High Court was informed that former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda had requested funds and allowances exceeding £4,000 for Yoshitha Rajapaksa to attend a training programme in the United Kingdom while serving in the Sri Lanka Navy.
The revelation was made during the hearing of a case filed by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case alleges that he committed an offence by purchasing five plots of land in the Dehiwala and Ratmalana areas valued at more than Rs. 73 million.
The case was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga.
Navy officer Dhammika Priyadarshana Wickramaarachchi, giving evidence under the direction of Senior State Counsel Oswald Perera, testified that Yoshitha Rajapaksa received a monthly salary of Rs. 16,390 during his service.
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Several international airlines have cancelled or suspended flights to Saudi Arabia and neighbouring destinations following deadly weekend attacks on Riyadh Airport by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, Reuters reported.
The disruptions add to wider aviation challenges across the region since the Iran conflict began.
According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Monday, Riyadh Airport will remain closed until October 17.
The following airlines have announced flight suspensions.
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to construct a new indoor stadium in Jaffna to strengthen indoor sports and improve sports infrastructure in the Northern Province.
The project, submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, carries an estimated cost of Rs. 170 million.
The facility aims to support the growth of sports such as table tennis, tennis, badminton, netball, and chess, with a special focus on schools and local sports clubs.
Officials say the initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize sporting and recreational facilities in the region and provide better opportunities for youth engagement.