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Man fined Rs. 25,000 for promoting beer on FB

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4 months ago

January 9, 2025

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A man who posted a beer promotion advertisement on Facebook has been fined Rs.25,000 by the Matugama Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate N.Nanayakkara issued the fine after the accused admitted to the offence.

Court also sternly warned him against such activities on social media, noting that they could have a significant negative impact on the younger generation.

Matugama Public Health Inspector Rasika Indrajith Munasinghe and Welipenna Public Health Inspector G.D.Madushan conducted the investigation into the advertisement, which included photographs of beer bottles with a prominent beer brand name.

The investigation was carried out under the guidance of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA).

This marks the first instance in Sri Lanka where an individual has been presented to Court for promoting alcohol on social media. Despite repeated summons by the Public Health Inspectors, the suspect failed to appear in Court, leading to charges under Section 35 (1) of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act No. 27 of 2006.

(DailyNews)

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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8 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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8 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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8 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.