The police have launched a special investigation into an incident involving a recently married couple conducting a pre-shoot inside the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa.

The couple was photographed at various locations within the temple, including the Hewisi Mandapaya and Ambaraawa, which has sparked significant debate on social media.

Pradeep Nilanga Dela, the Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, confirmed that he was made aware of the incident and had informed the police. 

The couple, along with the photographer, have been summoned to Kandy today (09) to provide statements regarding the matter.

(newswire.lk)

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Nominations to elect for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha will be accepted from today (Sep. 09) till September 12.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas for naval and fishermen communities in the deep-sea areas in the Bay of Bengal Sea.

The Depression located over the Northwest and adjoining West-Central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Deep depression and located near 18.9N and 86.3E at 1800UTC on 08 September, the department added.

Furthermore, the Met. Department warned that it is very likely to move nearly Northwestwards and cross Odisha coast Near Puri at 0600UTC of today (Sep. 09).

Meanwhile, very strong winds 70-75kmph, accompanied with heavy rainfalls and very rough seas are likely over the sea areas bounded by 13N – 20N and 83E – 95E, it added.

Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas marked by the “Warning” category on the map below, until further notice. Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard, it added.