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Four family members attacked with sword; child dies

Published

2 years ago

November 15, 2022

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A three-and-a-half-year-old child was killed after a neighbor attacked four members of the same family living at a house in Rabimagama, Matale with a sword.

Police said the the 38-year-old mother, 19-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son are currently receiving treatment at the Matale Hospital where the three-and-a-half-year-old son succumbed to injuries.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the murder was carried out by the neighbour as a result of a long-standing dispute between the two families.

The suspect was arrested along with the sword used in the crime.

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Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 240 mn.

Published

17 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A Brazilian national was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this (April 20) morning over attempting to smuggle nearly 05 kg of cocaine concealed in his suitcase.

The suspect is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher and the seized cocaine (4kg and 855g) is valued around Rs. 240 million.

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New Mosquito species discovered in SL

Published

20 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A new species of mosquito endemic to Sri Lanka has been identified from Mirigama.

The species has been named Culex (Lophoceraomyia) cinctellus.

Entomologist Gayan Kumarasinghe from the Medical Research Institute said that the newly discovered mosquito has been identified as a major carrier of viruses.

(News 1st)

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All postal ballot papers to be handed over to the EC today

Published

40 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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The Government Printer states that all ballot papers for postal voting will be handed over to the Election Commission today (April 20).

Printing of the ballot papers for 102 local government institutions were delayed due to a court order.

Director of the Government Printer – Pradeep Pushpakumara says that printing of ballot papers for postal voting, is currently underway and nearing completion.