Sergeant on night patrol arrested for harassing woman!

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2 years ago

July 27, 2023

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A police sergeant on a night mobile patrol was arrested for allegedly trying to sexually harass a woman by breaking into her house in Rambukkana Monday night.

The residents had caught the uniformed sergeant and beat him up after tying him to a tree.

Police said that this officer had broken into a house at Parape, Ihalagama in Rambukkana and attempted to sexually assault a 60-year-old woman.

Under the instructions of this sergeant, two police constables have been deployed on mobile patrol in a police cab from 6.00 pm on the 24th to 6.00 am on the 25th.

The sergeant has told the constables that he had to go back to the police station at around 11.30 pm and left the cab.

According to the constables, the sergeant got down from the cab at an area closer to the police station and said that he would soon return.

Meanwhile, the Rambukkana Police received a message from the 119 emergency hotline that a thief had entered a house at Parape, Ihalagama in Rambukkana.

Accordingly, two officers attached to the 119 emergency call service of the Rambukkana Police, who were on duty went to the house to find the police sergeant tied to a tree in front of the house.

There was also a motorcycle belonging to the sergeant at that house.

Investigations revealed that this officer had gone to the police station and then had gone to this house on his personal motorcycle.

Upon questioning, the sergeant has told the police that he went to the 60-year-old woman’s house at her invitation.

However, the woman said that she had no connection with the officer and that he had entered the house and harassed her.

The Rambukkana Police arrested the suspect and produced him in the Kegalle Magistrate’s Court.

He was remanded until August 3.

Meanwhile, senior police officers had suspended the officer due to the allegations.

NPP wins Tangalle Urban Council in first LG election results

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2025

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The Election Commission has released the first official results from the 2025 Local Government polls, with the National People’s Power (NPP) claiming victory in the Tangalle Urban Council, Hambantota District.

Tangalle Urban Council Results
National People’s Power (NPP): 2,260 votes (9 seats)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB): 1,397 votes (5 seats)
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP): 795 votes (3 seats)
United National Party (UNP): 265 votes (1 seat)
Sarvajana Balaya (SB): 177 votes (1 seat)

The JVP-led NPP’s strong showing in this southern urban council marks a significant shift in the region traditionally dominated by the SLPP.

Political analysts note this could signal changing voter sentiments amid economic pressures.

Voting concluded at 4:00 p.m. today after a largely peaceful process.

Counting continues for 338 other local bodies, with results expected through the night.

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LG polls : voting concludes peacefully

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2025

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Voting of the 2025 Local Government elections concluded at 4.00 pm today (May 06).

The Election Commission has stated that the voting process was peaceful overall, with no incidents of violence reported during the polling period.

Voting ended with varying turnout in various districts as most districts have reported turnout of about 50% or less as at 3.00 pm.

Meanwhile, police say that special security arrangements are continued even after voting is concluded.

Police Media Spokesperson, SSP Buddhika Manatunga, has urged the public to remain calm and peaceful during the post-election period as well.

A total of 75,589 candidates are contesting from various political parties and independent groups at this year’s Local Government election.

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World Bank group President to visit SL tomorrow

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2025

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World Bank group President – Ajay Banga will visit Sri Lanka tomorrow (May 07).

It is the first visit by the head of the multilateral lender in 20 years, following an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Disanayake last year.

“The visit comes at a critical moment, as Sri Lanka continues its path toward economic recovery and seeks to build a more resilient, inclusive, and private sector-led future,” the World Bank says.

Banga will meet President Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and senior government and private sector leaders.

“These discussions will center on how Sri Lanka can overcome current challenges and seize new opportunities as it continues to recover economically and socially,” the World Bank added.

The World Bank Group currently maintains a portfolio of projects in Sri Lanka valued at $2.2 billion, encompassing both public and private sector investments. While recent reports have acknowledged Sri Lanka’s progress, the Bank continues to emphasize the need for poverty reduction and reform continuity to ensure sustained recovery.