Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has issued arrest warrants for former State Minister Diana Gamage, who faces charges under the Immigration and Emigration Act, after failing to appear for her trial.

The case was heard today (21) before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga.

The warrants were issued due to the defendant's absence in court. Additionally, notices have been sent to Diana Gamage's sureties.

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