Girl killed in motorcycle accident!

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2 years ago

August 7, 2023

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A 25-year-old resident of Malambe was killed when a motorcycle collided with a lorry near the Panagoda Army Camp.

The Athurugiriya Police said that a young couple was travelling on the motorcycle and the girl died at the scene of the accident.

The seriously injured man has been admitted to the Homagama Base Hospital.

The couple had been on their way back after visiting a relative in Padukka and they were travelling from Godagama towards Malambe.

The motorcycle overturned after making contact with a road section under construction near the Panagoda Army Camp and collided with the lorry travelling from the opposite direction.

It was reported that the two victims were to get married in the future.

The driver of the lorry has been arrested and will be produced in the Homagama Magistrate’s Court.

Lorry carrying explosives seized on Habarana-Trinco road

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2 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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Police have seized a lorry transporting explosives along the Habarana-Trincomalee main road.

According to police, officers attached to the Hatharas Kotuwa Police had stopped and inspected the vehicle during a routine check, during which they discovered a bag containing C-4, a highly explosive substance, hidden beneath the dashboard near the driver’s seat.

The seized stock of explosives had weighed 156.07 grams.

The lorry driver was taken into custody.

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CAA warns of improperly labeled salt products

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5 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned to prosecute importers and retailers selling salt without proper labels, including missing manufacturer/importer info and retail price.

The public is advised not to buy such products, while distributors have urged to maintain valid invoices with supplier details or face legal consequences.

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New Police Media Spokesman named

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5 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Police Media Division has announced that Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has been named as the new Police Spokesperson, effective immediately.

ASP Wootler takes over the role from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga, who has been transferred to serve as the Officer-in-Charge of the Polonnaruwa Division.