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A’pura hospital rape : main suspect remanded

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1 month ago

March 14, 2025

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The main suspect arrested in connection with the sexual assault on a female doctor of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, has been remanded until March 17 after being produced before court.

The suspect is also scheduled to be produced before an identification parade on that date.

The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate also instructed the police to submit a report on the progress of investigations into the incident, on the next court date.

The accused, a former army soldier named Nilantha Manduranga Ratnayake, who is a resident of Galnewa New Town, was arrested in a joint operation conducted by the police and the Special Task Force (STF) in the Nidikumbhayaya area of Galnewa.

Meanwhile, the suspect’s elder sister, who was arrested and produced in court on charges of providing shelter and protection to the suspect, has also been remanded until March 17.

It is reported that the police teams have so far not been able to recover the mobile phone belonging to the female doctor, which was stolen by the suspect.

During the investigation to locate the phone, police officers had discovered a hand grenade, a Buddhist monk’s saffron robe and a Watapatha (palm leaf fan) were found concealed inside a bowl after a search of the suspect’s house yesterday (13), and investigations have also been initiated in this regard.

It is also reported that no attorney has appeared for the suspect thus far.

(adaderana.lk)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Dan Priyasad not dead – police (Update)

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2 hours ago

April 22, 2025

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The Police Media Spokesman says that political activist Dan Priyasad is not dead, but is in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit.

Previously, the police had stated that Priyasad had succumbed to his injuries after being shot at a housing complex in Salamulla, Wellampitiya.

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Dan Priyasad dies after being shot

Political activist Dan Priyasad has been died after being fatally shot today (April 22).

According to the police, he was shot at a housing complex in Salamulla, Wellampitiya by two two unidentified individuals, who had arrived at the scene on a motorcycle. They had fired at Priyasad before fleeing the scene.

Priyasad had passed away after being hospitalised.

Another person who received minor injuries in the incident, is being treated at hospital.

Wellampitiya Police are conducting further investigations.

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‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ Chief Editor’s mother passes away

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5 hours ago

April 22, 2025

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We solemnly announce the passing of Mrs. Pushpa Ranjani Liyanage, cherished wife of late Milk Board manager – Mr. L.S. Rodrigo and the beloved mother of ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ Chief Editor – Mr. Kelum Shivantha.

Remains will lie at Supreme Rest Funeral Parlour, Kelanimulla from 11.00am to 10.30pm on April 23 and on April 24 morning.

Final rites will be held at the Pilapitiya Cemetery crematorium on April 24 at 3.00 pm.

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Country has sufficient insulin stocks – Nalinda

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5 hours ago

April 22, 2025

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Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has assured that the government has already distributed sufficient insulin stocks for the next four months.

Therefore, he urged the public not to have any unnecessary fears over the matter.

Speaking earlier today (April 22) during the weekly Cabinet briefing, he assured that there is enough insulin available in the country until September this year.
He added that measures are taken to maintain medicine stocks sufficient for a period of four to six months to prevent any shortages.