Two separate fires broke out in Colombo this afternoon (May 10), according to the Fire Brigade.

The first incident occurred on Vauxhall Street, where a fire originating in one building quickly spread to a neighboring structure. Five fire trucks were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze.

Around the same time, another fire was reported near the BCC Bridge on Armour Street, affecting a row of shops. Three fire trucks were dispatched to tackle the flames.

No injuries or casualties were reported in either incident.

A meeting of the political party council of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) was held yesterday (May 09), led by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his official residence in Wijerama.

According to reports, Johnston Fernando was appointed as the chief of operations during the meeting, which was attended by the SLPP politburo.

Nugegoda District Judge R.A.M. Rajapaksa yesterday (May 09) issued an injunction order against media personnel – Chamuditha Samaraweera and Keerthi Rathnayake.

The order prevents them from making false and defamatory statements on social media against former Justice Minister – Wijedasa Rajapaksha P.C.

The order was issued with regard to a defamation lawsuit where Wijeyadasa has sought a compensation of Rs. 1,000 million over damages caused to him through an interview published on the YouTube channel ‘Truth with Chamuditha.’

The interview, conducted by Chamuditha Samaraweera and Keerthi Rathnayake on April 30, 2025 or a nearby date, was published on the aforementioned YouTube channel.

(Source: Lankadeepa)