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Arrests made in connection with Meegoda economic centre shooting incident

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The police have apprehended four individuals, including the gunman and motorcycle rider involved in the recent shooting incident at the Meegoda Economic Centre. 

Meegoda Police discovered the motorcycle, a helmet, a knife, and a t-shirt used in the incident in Kadawatha, Kirillawela.

Additionally, the firearm used in the shooting was found in the Rakwana area.

The mastermind behind the incident was found hiding in the Hambantota area, while the shooter was located in the Godakawela area, according to the police. 

Two other individuals, including the hotel owner who aided in hiding the motorcycle and another person who assisted the suspects in going into hiding after the incident, were also arrested.

The incident occurred on Monday (12) when two armed men on a motorcycle attempted to rob a shop at the Meegoda Economic Centre. 

They opened fire, injuring a female cashier in an attempt to obtain keys to one of the cash lockers. 

The suspects fled after looting one cash locker, and additional investigations are ongoing.

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 Railways trade union action called off

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The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has decided to call off their planned trade union action as their demands are being reviewed by the Public Service Commission. 

The Commission is expected to announce its decision by Thursday (20). Meanwhile, train operations are continuing as usual today, according to the SLRSMU.

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Proposal to extend attorney general’s term defeated

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A proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to extend Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam’s term by another six months was defeated at the Constitutional Council meeting. 

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Even first properties are to be taxed – Harsha

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP – Harsha de Silva says that taxes are to be imposed even on first properties according to IMF conditions, despite what the President says.

Speaking in Parliament today (June 18) on the proposed Imputed Rental Income tax, he said that he would be delighted if the President would decide to scrap it.

However, he pointed out that Minister Bandula Gunawardena has emphasised that conditions of the IMF agreement are set in stone.

MP de Silva further noted that this unfair taxation system would be amended under the new government which will come into power in the next 04 months.

Speaking in Parliament earlier today on the introduction of the Imputed Rental Income tax, President Ranil Wickremesinghe had assured that the first property would be exempted from taxation.

He also added that it is intended to focus on high-net-worth individuals and not on average-income earners.

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