Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read.
Chamara Sampath remanded over one case, granted bail in two cases
MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been remanded until April 1 over a corruption charge linked to a Rs. 23 million loss involving state bank deposits. He was previously granted bail on two related charges and arrested today by the Bribery Commission.
Postal voting dates announced for Local Council Election
The Election Commission has scheduled postal voting for the upcoming Local Council Election on April 22, 23, and 24, with alternative dates on April 28 and 29 for those unable to vote on the initial days.
India surpasses Sri Lanka to become second-largest tea exporter
India has overtaken Sri Lanka as the world’s second-largest tea exporter, shipping 255 million kg in 2024—a 10% increase from the previous year—despite global market uncertainties.
Two Colombo High Court judges recuse from Namal Rajapaksa’s Krrish case
Judges Manjula Thilakaratne and Sujeewa Nissanka have recused themselves from the case against MP Namal Rajapaksa related to the Krrish tower project, citing recent Facebook posts by senior journalists; the case is reassigned to Judge Adithya Patabendige.
Sumanthiran welcomes UK sanctions on 04 Sri Lankans
ITAK General Secretary M.A. Sumanthiran welcomed the UK’s sanctions on four individuals, including three former Sri Lankan military commanders and ex-LTTE leader Karuna Amman, for alleged civil war-era human rights violations.
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