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Aragalaya activist & son-in-law arrested for making guns!

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3 months ago

June 21, 2023

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A key activist of ‘Aragalaya’ who made two firearms after watching videos on social media sites was arrested yesterday (20) along with his son-in-law, the Criminal Investigation Unit of Kalutara Division said.

Police said that they found a T-56 type firearm, a five-foot-long firearm, 7.62 x39 ammunition, two grinders and a drill used to make firearms in the possession of the suspects.

Further investigations are being carried out to find whether the firearms made by the suspects have been given to others and whether any crimes have been committed using these firearms.

The two suspects aged 41 and 21 are residents of Seeladola in Baduraliya.

The main suspect is also accused of setting fire to a vehicle sales shop and destroying its property worth around Rs.140 million in Baduraliya during the riots last year.

The suspects were to be produced in the Matugama Magistrate’s Court.

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Landslide warnings extended

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7 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels that requires attention.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department S. P. C. Sugeeshwara says that the Gin, Nilwala and Kalu Ganga remain at the flood level.

Many roads in the vicinity of the rivers have been inundated.

S. P. C Sugeeshwara warns that people should refrain from further using the rivers.

The landslide warnings issued to seven districts have also been extended, due to the prevailing weather conditions.

The Met Department predicts that the heavy showers in the South West will continue.

Heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected in some areas.

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“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

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9 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said that there should be a change in the leadership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), if the need arises.

When the former President was asked about the veracity of the news on social media about imminent change of the SLPP leadership, said that he is not aware of any change in the leadership.

The President was speaking to the media after calling on Mahanayake Thera of the Rammanya Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Sri Wimala Thera at the Vidyawasa Pirivena in Meerigama yesterday.

Commenting on the impending regulations on social media, the former President said that there are pros and cons in the social media. “I don’t have any issue with the social media,” he said.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also visited the Sacred Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and participated in religious activities. The Former President also met Chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera and received his blessings.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, the former President said that he is physically fit despite social media reports to the contrary.

(dailynews.lk)