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A total of 4,637 cases were reported during September up to September 27, compared with 10,155 cases in August and 29,964 cases in July.
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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been named as the fourth suspect in the Krrish case, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
The development was reported to the court by CIABOC on the instructions of the Attorney General.
The case relates to an alleged payment of Rs. 70 million to Rajapaksa from an account belonging to the Krrish Group.
As part of the investigation, CIABOC has also recorded a statement from the parliamentarian, who is currently in remand custody following a previous court order obtained by the Bribery Commission.
Meanwhile, former Krrish director Janaki Siriwardena was recently arrested and remanded until October 6 by order of the court.
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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, Newswire has learnt.
Official details of the visit are expected to be announced following his arrival.
Although the agenda has not yet been made public, the visit is expected to include meetings with Sri Lanka’s leadership and senior government officials to discuss matters of bilateral interest.
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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.