UPDATE: Sarana Gunawardene released on bail

UPDATE: Former MP Sarana Gunawardene has been released on surety of Rs. 300,000 after he submitted an appeal against his prison sentence. Colombo (News 1st): Former Parliamentarian Sarana Gunawardene was sentenced to 3 years in prison today (January 7) by Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne. The former Chairman of the Development Lotteries Board Sarana Gunawardene was found guilty of misappropriating state funds and was also ordered to pay Rs. 300,000 in addition to the prison sentence.