Putin names two pro-Russian provinces of Ukraine as independent states
Addressing the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the pro-Russian provinces, which belong to Ukraine and reject Ukrainian rule, are recognized as independent states. The pro-Russian separatist provinces of Ukraine are the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, which borders Russia. This is the first time that Russia has officially recognized these provinces as independent states. Donetsk and Luhansk have been supporting Russia since 2014, rejecting Ukrainian rule. In 2014, Russia similarly invaded the Ukrainian Crimean peninsula, which had refused to rule Ukraine.
Former Mrs Sri Lanka Pushpika de Silva has been summoned to the police reguarding the attack on the house of journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema
Former Mrs Sri Lanka Pushpika de Silva has been summoned to the Piliyandala Police this morning. The police stated that the summons was issued to obtain a statement regarding the attack on the house of journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema. Prior to the attack, Pushpika de Silva had joined a discussion on an internet channel run by Chamuditha Samarawickrema. A number of controversial issues were revealed and various parties have taken legal action in this regard. A statement from Pushpika de Silva has been summoned as an extension of the ongoing investigation into the attack. Mr. Samarawickrema’s house was attacked on the 14th and no arrests have been made so far.
A special notice for Sri Lankans live in Ukraine
The Ministry of External Affairs has instructed Sri Lankans living in Ukraine to be vigilant in the light of the current situation in Ukraine. The Ministry of External Affairs urges Sri Lankans living in Ukraine to refrain from non-essential travel. The embassy in Ankara is currently working closely with students in Ukraine to ensure their well-being, the foreign ministry said. The ministry said six of the 14 Sri Lankan students in Ukraine had temporarily left the country and were in close contact with other students through the Sri Lankan embassy in Ankara.
A man has died after falling from the 9th floor of the Maradana Police Single Cane Building
A man has died after falling from the 9th floor of the Maradana Police Single Cane Building. Police said that a 70 year old resident of Kolonnawa died in the accident. Police stated that a person who was engaged in sanitation work in the building had been involved in the accident. Further investigations into the incident are ongoing.
A suspect who attempted the crime to smuggle over Rs. 20 million from Sri Lanka to the Undiyal system has been arrested
A suspect who attempted the crime to smuggle over Rs. 20 million from Sri Lanka to the Undiyal system has been arrested by the CID. The suspect was produced before the Panadura Magistrate’s Court today and remanded till the 28th of this month. The suspect was a resident of Hedala, Wattala tried to send money to Salidu Malshitha, a resident of Kuda Arukgoda, Panadura, who is currently under investigation under the Money Laundering Act.
Investigations are under for searching fuel outlets for hidden fuel
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that several investigation teams have been deployed to search for fuel outlets that have hidden fuel and are not selling. Its chairman Attorney-at-Law Sumith Wijesinghe said that the Petroleum Corporation will take a decision in the future regarding fuel outlets that do not stock fuel and issue it to consumers.
Permission for polygamy of Muslim men in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Justice has decided to include amendments to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, including making a policy decision to allow polygamy of Muslim men on strict conditions. As per the proposal made by the Ministry of Justice at its Cabinet Meeting held on 8th March 2021 on the recommendation of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Legislative Drafting It was decided to ban polygamy of Muslim men, introduce new laws and abolish Khati courts. However, the Ministry of Justice points out that the decision has been opposed by the Muslim community. The Ministry of Justice is of the view that it is appropriate to implement the law in the Kathi courts as the submission of polygamy laws of the Muslim community to the District Courts is another reason for the legal delay. The Ministry of Justice has decided that only issues that cannot be resolved should be referred to the District Court.
Police have arrested a man for allegedly threatening to kill Lanka People’s Front MP Geetha Kumarasinghe
Police have arrested a man for allegedly threatening to kill Lanka People’s Front MP Geetha Kumarasinghe. A 60-year-old resident of Thotakanatta has been arrested by the Uragasmanhandiya Police. The suspect had gone to the MP’s house and scolded her for not giving her a loan and threatened her with death, police said. The arrested suspect will be produced before court, police said.
The US and Russian presidents have reached a policy agreement to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis
The US and Russian presidents have reached a policy agreement to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis. That was during a telephone conversation between US President Joe Bai and Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, the date and venue have not been announced yet. The summit will be held between the leaders of France, the United States, Russia, Ukraine and Britain.
A foreigner has died after falling from the top floor of a hotel
A foreigner has died after falling from the top floor of a hotel in Ella. The deceased was a 28 – year – old Czech national. His body is currently being treated at the Demodara Hospital. Police suspect that the accident had taken place yesterday morning (20) due to a slip. The magisterial inquiry into the body is scheduled to be held as soon as possible.