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“Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder : 3 more arrested

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3 months ago

February 23, 2025

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The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has arrested three additional suspects for aiding and abetting the assassination of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa.”

With these arrests, the total number of individuals taken into custody in connection with the murder has risen to eight.

The police also state that the three suspects arrested yesterday (23) are residents of Gampaha and Udugampola.

Accordingly, Damidu Lakshan (22), a resident of Malwatte Road, Gampaha, has been arrested for possessing the firearm used in the murder and providing it to the shooter the day before the crime.

Furthermore, Damith Anjana Nayanajith (25) and Chamod Gimhan (19), a resident of Asgiriyalpotha, Udugampola, have also been arrested for aiding and abetting the crime by transporting the shooter and another suspect in a three-wheeler after the crime.

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Fire erupts at timber shop in Bokundara

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2 hours ago

June 4, 2025

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A fire has broken out at a timber sales outlet along the Piliyandala-Colombo main road in Bokundara, Piliyandala.

Four fire trucks and a team of firefighters from the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council have rushed to the scene to contain the blaze. Authorities are also seeking additional support from the Colombo Municipal Council fire brigade.

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A330-200 to fly low from Port City to Pandura – Timing revealed

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2 hours ago

June 4, 2025

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SriLankan Airlines’ newly added Airbus A330-200 will perform a low-altitude flyover from Colombo Port City to Pandura today (04), between 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., allowing the public to enjoy a clear view of the aircraft.

According to SriLankan Airlines, the aircraft will then return to Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

The airline invites general public to witness this special event.

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Showers expected in several areas today

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3 hours ago

June 4, 2025

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Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (June 04).

Showers or thundershowers may occur in a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in the Trincomalee district.

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.