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Anura, Tilvin, Lal & Wasantha violate court orders!

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2 years ago

March 1, 2023

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Ajith Gamage (46), a father of two from Kesbewa, who was attacked with tear gas during the anti-government protest organised by the National People’s Power (NPP) last Sunday (26), is currently receiving treatment at the intensive care unit of the Colombo National Hospital.

Meanwhile, Nimal Amarasiri (60), a resident of Nivithigala, who was also receiving treatment at the intensive care unit for the injuries suffered during the water and tear gas attacks during the protest, succumbed to injuries.

He was nominated as a NPP candidate for the Nivithigala Pradeshiya Sabha. His last rites are scheduled to be held today (01) at Nivithigala.

Meanwhile, the Cinnamon Gardens Police informed the court yesterday (28) that NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake had used loudspeakers without the permission of a competent authority during the protest.

Cinnamon Gardens Police OIC Chief Inspector Aloka Bandara Senanayake reported the facts to the court regarding the protest held by the NPP in Colombo on the 26th in violation of court orders and by using loudspeakers without permission.

Police informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis that the demonstrations were held in this manner by NPP members Wasantha Samarasinghe, Lal Kantha, Tilvin Silva and others.

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Helicopter crash during SLAF training session

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40 minutes ago

May 9, 2025

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A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has reportedly crashed today (May 09).

It crashed during a training session at the Hingurakgoda Air Force Base.

Further reports indicate that the helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir.

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American Cardinal elected as new Pope: Pope Leo XIV

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46 minutes ago

May 9, 2025

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Following a 02-day papal conclave, American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Pope yesterday (May 08) evening, Vatican time.

At 69, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 267th Pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV.

He becomes the first American to ascend to the papacy in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV now assumes spiritual leadership of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

The election follows the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88 at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City, a day after participating in Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.

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Heavy rains expected in the afternoon

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3 hours ago

May 9, 2025

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The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (May 09).

Showers may occur in Western province and in Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts in the morning too.

Fairly heavy rains above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and North-central provinces.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Polonnaruwa districts during the morning.