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Chinese mother flees leaving daughter with Sri Lankan nanny at BIA

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1 year ago

March 13, 2024

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A Chinese woman was arrested by Katunayake Airport Police after handing over her daughter to a Sri Lankan maid, who had been taking care of her until then while she was preparing to board the flight.

The suspect has been identified as a 35-year-old Chinese lady, working in a nightclub as a dancer who had been residing in a rented house in Dubai with her 58-year-old mother.

It has been reported that her two kids, the youngest of whom is three years and six months old, were quite fond of the Sri Lankan maid who was looking after her, even more than their Chinese mother.

The maid has been identified as a 53-year-old resident in the Pothuhera area of Polgahawela, Kurunegala who had returned to Sri Lanka after serving her term as a maid.

Due to this separation, the Chinese mother had found herself unable to console her daughter.

The arrested Chinese woman, who made no mention of this, got in touch with the Sri Lankan maid, said she was visiting Sri Lanka and informed her to come to Katunayake airport to pick them up.

The maid had therefore arrived at Katunayake Airport to receive the Chinese woman, her mother, and her daughter, who arrived on Monday (11) on a Fly Dubai flight from Dubai.

Following their meeting at the Katunayake airport, the Chinese woman had handed over her youngest daughter to the Sri Lankan maid and had left the premises.

The maid had taken action to report the matter to the Katunayake Airport Police immediately.

The Katunayake Airport Police promptly transported the woman and girl to Negombo General Hospital whilst the Chinese woman and her mother, who had arrived at the Katunayake Airport on Tuesday in order to return to Dubai, were detained by them.

They have now brought the two Chinese women before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

(sundaytimes.lk)

(This story, originally published by sundaytimes.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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14 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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14 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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14 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.