Beggar arrested with drugs earns Rs.10,000 daily

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2 weeks ago

September 14, 2023

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A beggar arrested in Kaluwella, Galle with 120 milligrams of drugs in possession has revealed that he earns Rs.8,000 to 10,000 daily, the Anti-Corruption Division of the Galle Police said.

The beggar is a 42-year-old man who is addicted to drugs and alcohol.

Police said the suspect lost one of his legs in an accident while serving in the army forcing him to move onto begging.

He has received more than Rs.300,000 as compensation when leaving the service.

The beggar has said that he deposits Rs.3,000 daily and uses illegal alcohol daily.

Investigations revealed that the suspect is married from Matara and sends Rs.10,000 monthly for the maintenance of the two children.

He has also bought a plot of land for Rs.8 million.

The beggar was arrested by the officers of Galle Police Anti-Corruption Division’s Police Inspector Mary Nimal, Sergeant 43504 Abetunga and Constable 67482 Edirisinghe.

Landslide warnings extended

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5 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.

“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

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7 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)