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Outgoing Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo has been promoted to the rank of General in recognition of his distinguished military service, exemplary leadership and longstanding contribution to the nation.
The promotion was approved by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Sri Lanka Army announced.
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The long-running criminal cases against former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando over the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks are due to reach a crucial stage today, with the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar set to deliver its verdicts in the two separate proceedings.
The former senior state officials face multiple charges, including criminal negligence and breach of official duty, over allegations that they failed to act on intelligence warnings indicating that terrorist attacks were imminent.
The prosecution contends that despite receiving advance intelligence, the accused did not take the necessary preventive measures, resulting in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka’s history.
The court fixed today’s verdicts after concluding the hearings in both cases. Proceedings against former IGP Pujith Jayasundara concluded on 12.
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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.