Accused sentenced to death

Lenient sentence overturned for first time :

A two judge Bench of the Court of Appeal yesterday sentenced to death the accused in the Royal Park murder case, Shramantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha, dismissing his appeal filed against the High Court verdict that imposed a 12 - year term of imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine.

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Army strength in Jaffna 10,000

The statement that there is an army strength of one to five civilians in the Jaffna peninsula was categorically denied by Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya yesterday at the Army Headquarters.

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Armed escort for PHIs

An armed police or Tri-force personnel would be sent with Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and other health officials during mosquito control activities, Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena said. The minister said that this step would be initiated to ensure security of the PHIs during their duty. Addressing a press conference at the ministry premises yesterday, he said that he held special discussions in this regard with the IGP and the President.

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