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Don’t take the law into your own hands – Tiran

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2 years ago

August 22, 2023

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Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has urged the public not to fall prey to hateful sentiments and take the law into their own hands.

In a statement issued today (22), the minister says that if anyone attempts to take the law into their own hands or aid and abets to create such a situation, strict legal measures will be taken against them, irrespective of their position or status.

Minister Alles has said that attention has been drawn to an incident where a public representative on Sunday (20) made an irresponsible statement in the estate area, angering the community.

The statement adds the aforementioned public representative had said that one must counter-attack against violence for self-defense, and if the government and law do not protect them, it is the right of the people to do so.

The Public Security Minister appealed to the general public, including those from the estates, to not fall prey to such hateful sentiments made by those with the aim to secure votes, and refrain from taking the law into their own hands.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.