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Case on Kalutara teen’s death, handed over to the CID (Update)

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2 years ago

May 11, 2023

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Investigations pertaining to the case on the recent death of a 16 year old in Kalutara, has been handed over to the CID on the directives of the IGP.

(Previous news: 11^th May, 2023 at 05:56pm)

Kalutara teen’s death : Hotel owner’s wife arrested

The wife of the owner of the hotel in Kalutara in which the 16-year-old girl had stayed prior to her suspicious death, has been arrested by Police.

Accordingly, the suspect, a 48-year-old resident of Katukurunda, Kalutara, was arrested for not properly checking the National Identity Card (NIC) of the girl before providing her with accommodation at the hotel owned by her husband.

Police further noted that she is to be produced before the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court this evening (11).

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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7 minutes ago

June 27, 2025

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile, efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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2 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).