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“Loku Pattie” confesses : report

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1 week ago

May 5, 2025

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Repatriated underworld leader – Sujeewa Ruwan Kumara de Silva alias “Loku Pattie”, has made a confession to the Western Province (South) Crime Division with regard to the murder of “Club Wasantha”, the ‘Aruna’ newspaper reports.

According to the confession, Club Wasantha was murdered for refusing Kanjipani Imran’s request to hand over money that had belonged to the late underworld figure “Makandure Madush”.

In the past, Club Wasantha had told a ‘YouTube’ channel that he (Club Wasantha) had 02 enemies. One had died while the other had fled overseas. Loku Pattie has pointed out that Club Wasantha was referring to Makandure Madush as the dead enemy and to Kanjipani Imran as the one who had gone overseas.

The suspect further stated that Club Wasantha was in possession of Makandure Madush’s money. After refusing Kanjipani Imran’s request to hand it over and rebuking him, an angered Kanjipani had allegedly orchestrated Club Wasantha’s murder in collaboration with Loku Pattie.

Loku Pattie also revealed that a man known as “Tattoo Malli,” was also used in the crime as he was from his hometown.

After fleeing to Dubai using a fake passport, the suspect had gone to Belarus with another underworld figure named ‘Rotumba Amila’. From there, he was arrested and subsequently extradited. He was brought back to Sri Lanka yesterday.

(Source: Aruna)

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PC suspended for WhatsApping confidential police info

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3 hours ago

May 15, 2025

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.A constable attached to the Parliamentary Security Division has been suspended for allegedly sharing confidential police information through a WhatsApp group, violating official protocols.

According to Police Headquarters, the suspect had been operating a WhatsApp group under the name “CRTM / RTM message No. 3” on his personal phone without authorization from senior officers.

Investigations revealed that several members of the group were civilians or unaffiliated with the police, and that sensitive internal communications meant for police personnel were shared with unauthorized individuals.

The SSP, Director of the Parliamentary Security Division, has suspended the constable for breaching discipline by irresponsibly disclosing confidential police matters to outsiders.

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DMT holds “Vehicle tuning dansala” for Vesak

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3 hours ago

May 15, 2025

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The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has organized a special “vehicle tuning Dansala” to be held today and tomorrow (May 15 and 16) in front of its head office in Narahenpita.

In an official statement, the department noted that old motorcycles and three-wheelers – comprising the majority of Sri Lanka’s vehicle population – often lack systematic maintenance due to economic constraints, leading to harmful emissions.

The initiative, organized for the third time by the DMT’s Motor Vehicle Emissions Trust Fund, aims to address this issue.

Free tuning services for motorcycles and three-wheelers will be provided at the dansala, with support from some of Sri Lanka’s most experienced vehicle technicians.

Through this effort, the DMT hopes to improve fuel efficiency, reduce unnecessary fuel expenses, and minimize harmful emissions.

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New conditions for bus imports from Jan. 2026

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3 hours ago

May 15, 2025

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Bimal Rathnayake has announced that the government will implement new regulations for the import of public transport buses starting January next year.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (May 14), the Minister stated that under the revised guidelines, only buses meeting modern safety and quality standards will be approved for import.

He further stated that the Ministry of Transport will begin inspections to ensure all public transport vehicles currently in operation comply with required safety and operational standards.