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‘Modera Nipun’ behind Mutwal shooting

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Police investigations have revealed that a restaurant manager was shot on Tuesday night (13) in the Mutwal area on a contract of the drug peddler – ‘Modera Nipun’, who is currently in hiding in Dubai.
The vehicle used in the shooting was found abandoned near a paddy field in Ja-Ela.

The 52-year-old victim, a resident of Mahawatta lane in Colombo 14, is currently being treated at the Colombo National Hospital after sustaining severe wounds on his right shoulder area, neck and leg.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that a pistol had been used for the shooting, while the identity of the shooter has not been ascertained yet.

It is also said that although the victim has handled the restaurant, its true owner is a powerful drug peddler and former LTTE member known as ‘Ruben’ who is currently residing in France.

It is said that Intelligence units have learnt that the shooting was a result of a dispute between Ruben and ‘Modera Nipun’.

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Concealed foreign liquor found during police raid at spare parts company

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Officers of the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit have discovered a stash of foreign liquor stashed at a well known spare parts company located in Delkanda, Nugegoda.

Upon receiving a tipoff, police discovered a large quantity of foreign liquor concealed at the company premises named ‘Lakpahana Auto’.

A 59-year-old man who works as the manager of the premises, has been arrested.

It is said that the street value of the liquor is nearly Rs. 10 million.

Police investigations further revealed that the businessman owning the spare parts company also owns two night clubs in Kottawa and Kollupitiya and the stashed liquor had been delivered to these two nightclubs.

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Bread flour prices slashed

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Leading flour manufacturers in Sri Lanka – Serendib Flour Mills and Prima, have decided to reduce bread flour prices by Rs. 10 per kilogram effective from tomorrow (Feb.18).
“During 2024, we implemented an initial reduction of Rs. 10 per kilogram in bread flour prices. While the earlier reduction did not translate to lower bread prices, both institutions have now stepped forward with an additional Rs. 10 per kilogram reduction, bringing the total reduction to Rs. 20 per kilogram,” said Mr. Kalinga Wijesekera, Director Brand and Corporate Communications, Serendib Flour Mills.

“We have informed the Minister of Trade of the latest reduction, and sincerely believe the Bakery Association will pass on the benefit of this price reduction to end consumers through reduced prices of bread and other bakery items,” he added.

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Justice Laffar’s term extended  

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The term of Acting President of the Court of Appeal – Justice Mohammed Thahir Laffar has been extended.

Accordingly, Justice Mohammed Thahir Laffar took his oath before President Anura Kumara Disanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (Feb. 17).

Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was also present on this occasion.

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