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Mitra Shakthi : India- Sri Lanka joint military exercise underway

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9 months ago

August 13, 2024

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The 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ has commenced at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya.
The exercise, which commenced on Aug. 12,is to be conducted until Aug. 25.

The 106-strong Indian contingent is being represented by a Battalion of Rajputana Rifles along with personnel from other arms and services.

Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan contingent is being represented by personnel from Gajaba Regiment of Sri Lankan Army.

The ‘Mitra Shakti’ joint exercise is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Sri Lanka with the last edition held in Pune in Nov 2023.

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2 injured in Kotahena shooting

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6 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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A man and a woman have been injured in a shooting incident in the Kotahena area this evening (May 16), police said.

Both victims were hospitalised for treatment.

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Arrest warrant issued against Mahindananda

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6 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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An arrest warrant has been issued against former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage over the ongoing investigation into the importation of Chinese fertilizer.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court issued the warrant on a request by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), after Aluthgamage failed to appear before the Commission as summoned on May 14.

Earlier, on May 14, a motion seeking anticipatory bail on behalf of his counsel was filed with the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, requesting that the matter be taken up on May 16. The Magistrate ordered that the motion be heard on May 19.