Fonseka arrested

Former Army Commander , Chief Of Defence Staff and Chief Opposition Presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka was arrested at his office in Colombo by the Military Police last night.

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Viharadhipathi killing:

Police search for two suspects

Gampola police investigating the killing of Thambiligala Sri Bodhirukkharama Viharadhipati Ven. Matara Wimalananda thera and Vasantha Kumara, a UPFA supporter on the day after the Presidential election is looking for another two suspects including a JVP member of the Ganga Ihala Pradeshiya Sabha for questioning in this connection.

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Danuwana Tillekeratne ancitipatory bail application:

Order reserved for Feb 10

Colombo Fort Magistrate and Additional District Judge Lanka Jayaratne yesterday reserved the order for February 10 in respect of an anticipatory bail application by Senior Counsel for Danuwana Tillekeratna, son-in-law of Sarath Fonseka.

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Promoted Major General

 Military spokesman Prasad Samarasinghe has been promoted to the rank of Major General. He assumed duty as the Military Spokesman with effect from yesterday at the Media Centre for National Security. He has been appointed as Military Spokesman apart from his present positions as Chief Signals officer and Chief Controller of the Centre for Research and Development under the Defence Ministry.

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