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The pardon of Henry Pedris brings back memories of a plucky officer-by Yomal Senerath-Yapa Source:Sundaytimes A sight one takes for granted in busy Havelock Town is the statue of a youthful horseman near the tranquil temple of Isipathanaramaya. With the posthumous pardon granted to him by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on September 12, the national hero Diyunuge Edward Henry Pedris stands acquitted of the ‘traitorous’ crimes he was wrongly accused of 109 years ago. The recent Presidential pardon for Henry Pedris comes after requests from members of the family. Retired Supreme Court Justice Anil Gooneratne whose grandfather and Henry Pedris were cousins, is happy that a wrong has been righted and hopes the same would be done ‘for others who suffered due to martial law’. Justice Gooneratne was initially requested to head the committee to look into the pardon, but refused due to his family ties. Edward Henry Pedris: The ...

Oct 3, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Former Antonian and Royal Cricketer Kevin Balthazaar dies By Hafiz Marikar Source:www.dailynews.lk Kevin Balthazar, who was regarded as one of the top cricketers,passed away on 4th Thursday and his cremation will be held today at 9.30 a.m. at the Talahena Cemetery. He was a former St. Anthony’s College and Royal College cricketer. He started his cricket at St Anthony’s College and led all the junior teams and was a live wire of the senior side and completion of his ordinary level qualified for A/L’s and entered Royal College Colombo. He was a cricket coloursman of St. Anthony’s College in 1973and 1974. He won the Antonian highest award the Eagle in 1974. He was the vice captain of the Central Province school cricket team and they emerged zonal trophy champions. He was an excellent wicket keeper and did his job in the correct way behind the wickets. He was a talented ...

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