- A case against, Rajangana Saddharathana Thero was heard at the Fort Magistrate’s Court today. The Thero had previously been expelled from the Ramanna Nikaya. This was done by a group of monks including Omalpe Sobitha. Although Sobitha’s side requested that Saddharathana Thero be remanded, the court did not accept it. The court, which warned him to refrain from using obscene words when expressing his views, and released .
- Since there is a shortage of rice varieties in the market, the government has taken steps to import rice once again. The recommendation for this has been submitted to the government by the Food Policy and Safety Committee.
- Several media channels have reported that Azad Maulana, who participated in a controversial program with UK based Channel 4 , is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka before April 21.
- S.M. Ranjith and his private secretary are sentenced to 16 years in prison . Dilith Jayaweera remarked, they are prepared to file a appeal otherwise challenge the decision.
- Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka says, if he given the responsibility to eliminate the underworld, he will get down to necessary work. Sarath Fonseka currently maintaining a utmost loyalty towards NPP government.
- On March 28, an incident was reported of a lawyer insulting the Puttalam High Court. The Bar Association of Sri Lanka appeared on behalf of the victim. The Bar Association states that the law on contempt of court should be regulated.
- The Vehicle Importers’ Association has expressed serious concerns about the state facilitation related to the vehicle import. The association also says that the responsible ministers have failed to resolve the main issues affecting importers.
- Minister Sunil Handunnetti says that a false propaganda is being spread that Wimal Weerawansa started the table salt factory in Elephant Pass. Sunil Handunnetti accuses Wimal Weerawansa, who has become a political orphan, making false statements out of hatred and malice.
- Deputy Defense Minister Aruna Jayasekara says that the government needs the power of the Pradeshiya Sabha to bring development to the village.
- Dilith Jayaweera says that with the coming into force of the Parata Law (April 1), which had been suspended until now, banks have resumed taking over the properties of entrepreneurs. As a result, more than three hundred thousand entrepreneurs are being in severe danger Dilith says.
