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Funeral of Senior State Counsel today

Senior State Counsel of the Attorney General's Department Dulip Jayakody died under tragic circumstances. His cremation will take place at the Kasagahawatta cemetery Gampaha at 4.00 p.m. today.

Jayakody was a dedicated legal counsel who served the Attorney General's Dept. for fourteen years. Duleep, described by his colleagues in the AG's Department as a "meticulous and hardworking officer" was reputed for his professionalism.

He was engaged in criminal prosecutions in various parts of the country and specialized in the conduct of criminal prosecutions relating to violations of financial laws of Sri Lanka.

He joined the AG's Department on 15.02.1995 and was appointed as State Counsel in 1996. He was promoted as Senior State Counsel in 2005.

He was a member of the team of lawyers representing the Official Bar before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Violations of Human Rights and played a keyrole in examining important and sensitive witnesses testifying before the Commission.

He was also a consultant to the Central Environmental Authority. An old boy of Royal College, Colombo he leaves behind his wife Mayanthi and two daughters.

Interact conference

The 19th Interact District Conference will be held on March 15 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel from 9 a.m.

Workshop

The SriLankan Airline Flight Attendants' Union is conducting a workshop to celebrate Women's Day at the Taj Hotel Longdon Room on March 5.