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19-yr old SL student charged in Ottawa homicides; 6 dead, one injured

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1 year ago

March 8, 2024

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In a devastating incident on Berrigan Dr. in Ottawa, the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged 19-year-old Febrio DE-ZOYSA, a Sri Lankan national believed to be in Canada as a student, with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.

The incident left six people dead and one person injured.

The victims have been identified as follows:

Darshani Banbaranayake Gama Walwwe Darshani Dilanthika Ekanyake (f), 35-years-old.
Inuka Wickramasinghe (m), 7-years-old
Ashwini Wickramasinghe (f) 4-years-old
Rinyana Wickramasinghe (f), 2-years-old
Kelly Wickramasinghe (f), 2 months old
Amarakoonmubiayansela Ge Gamini Amarakoon, 40

The incident unfolded when two 911 calls were received reporting a suspicious incident where a man was yelling for help.

Police arrived promptly, arrested the suspect without incident, and discovered the victims inside the home.

The youngest victim was less than three months old.

Chief Eric Stubbs of the Ottawa Police Service detailed that an edged weapon was used in causing the deaths and injuries.

The injured individual, the husband of Darshani Dilanthika Ekanyake, is currently in the hospital in stable condition.

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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19 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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19 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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19 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.