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14 arrested over youth’s death in Dehiwala, remanded

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12 months ago

May 10, 2023

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The 14 persons who were arrested over the death of a youth in Dehiwala last night (09) have been remanded until May 23 by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.
The suspects were arrested yesterday over the death of an individual who was allegedly assaulted at an air conditioning repair service centre along the Hospital Road in Dehiwala.

The Police Media Division said the group is accused of being part of an illegal assembly, committing a murder and injuring another.

The suspects, aged between 19 – 33 years, are residents of Kinniya, Nilaveli, Avissawella, Kalutara, Bandaragama, Galle, Beruwala, Kantale, Hatton and Ruwanwella.

Police said a lorry, a van and a three-wheeler have also been taken into custody over the incident.

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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7 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.