2 fires erupt in Colombo ; No casualties

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6 days ago

May 10, 2025

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Two separate fires broke out in Colombo this afternoon (May 10), according to the Fire Brigade.

The first incident occurred on Vauxhall Street, where a fire originating in one building quickly spread to a neighboring structure. Five fire trucks were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze.

Around the same time, another fire was reported near the BCC Bridge on Armour Street, affecting a row of shops. Three fire trucks were dispatched to tackle the flames.

No injuries or casualties were reported in either incident.

2 injured in Kotahena shooting

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8 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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A man and a woman have been injured in a shooting incident in the Kotahena area this evening (May 16), police said.

Both victims were hospitalised for treatment.

Arrest warrant issued against Mahindananda

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8 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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An arrest warrant has been issued against former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage over the ongoing investigation into the importation of Chinese fertilizer.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court issued the warrant on a request by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), after Aluthgamage failed to appear before the Commission as summoned on May 14.

Earlier, on May 14, a motion seeking anticipatory bail on behalf of his counsel was filed with the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, requesting that the matter be taken up on May 16. The Magistrate ordered that the motion be heard on May 19.