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Rukman Senanayake, grandson of D.S. Senanayake passes away

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10 months ago

August 25, 2024

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Rukman Senanayake, a veteran Sri Lankan politician and grandson of the nation’s first Prime Minister, D.S. Senanayake, passed away yesterday at the age of 76.

Born on June 21, 1948, Rukman Senanayake first entered Parliament in 1973, winning the by-election for the Dedigama division of Kegalle, a seat left vacant following the death of his uncle, Dudley Senanayake. A stalwart of the United National Party (UNP), he represented the Polonnaruwa district and re-entered Parliament in 1993 as an MP for the same district.

Senanayake held several key positions, including Cabinet Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. In 2007, he was appointed Chairman of the UNP and later became the party’s Vice Leader in 2008.

Educated at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, Senanayake hailed from the prominent Senanayake family of Bothale Walawwa in Mirigama. He had an elder brother, Devinda and two sisters, Ranjini and Yasmin. – Chamikara

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Lorry carrying explosives seized on Habarana-Trinco road

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3 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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Police have seized a lorry transporting explosives along the Habarana-Trincomalee main road.

According to police, officers attached to the Hatharas Kotuwa Police had stopped and inspected the vehicle during a routine check, during which they discovered a bag containing C-4, a highly explosive substance, hidden beneath the dashboard near the driver’s seat.

The seized stock of explosives had weighed 156.07 grams.

The lorry driver was taken into custody.

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CAA warns of improperly labeled salt products

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6 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned to prosecute importers and retailers selling salt without proper labels, including missing manufacturer/importer info and retail price.

The public is advised not to buy such products, while distributors have urged to maintain valid invoices with supplier details or face legal consequences.

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New Police Media Spokesman named

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6 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Police Media Division has announced that Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has been named as the new Police Spokesperson, effective immediately.

ASP Wootler takes over the role from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga, who has been transferred to serve as the Officer-in-Charge of the Polonnaruwa Division.