MP Gunathilaka Rajapaksha gives statement over clash

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1 year ago

June 6, 2024

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Parliamentarian Gunathilaka Rajapaksha had given a statement for around 02 hours yesterday (June 05) over the recent brawl that had taken place between himself and fellow MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage.

According to Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa, the two SLPP members had clashed during the ruling party meeting held on Monday.

Speaking before the Fort police, MP Rajapaksha had stated that he had fallen on the ground and sustained severe leg injuries after being assaulted by MP Aluthgamage.

The MP was initially admitted to the ICU of the Army Hospital before being changed to a ward after surgery.

Gunathilaka Rajapaksha’s son is also reported to have filed a complaint with the Colombo-Fort Police claiming that Mahindananda Aluthgamage had assaulted his father during the party meeting.

However, MP Aluthgamage had refuted the assault allegations, claiming that the MP had been injured after taking a fall while coming out of the Presidential Secretariat.

Tense situation at Galle Face as illegal stalls removed

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14 minutes ago

July 5, 2025

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A tense situation arose yesterday (July 04) when officials from Sri Lanka Port Management and Consultancy Services (Private) Ltd., accompanied by police officers, arrived to remove unauthorized stalls at Galle Face, Colombo.

The removal was part of an effort to ensure that trading activities in the area are conducted safely and with the necessary approval from public health inspectors.

However, traders who have been operating in the area for some time strongly opposed the decision.

The traders explained that they had been trading at this location for some time, but the officials were preparing to remove themselves from the location, saying that they needed to obtain certificates from public health inspectors.

Following discussions at the site, officials informed the traders that they would be permitted to continue their business until this Sunday.

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Showers expected in several areas today

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16 minutes ago

July 5, 2025

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The Meteorology Department says that several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces and in Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Galle, and Matara districts today (July 05).

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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Kaikawala bridge on Hunnasgiriya – Meemure road, closed

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48 minutes ago

July 5, 2025

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The Hunnasgiriya-Meemure road has been temporarily closed near the Kaikawala bridge.

Authorities say that vehicle movement over the bridge has been suspended due to a sudden structural issue that arose during renovation work being carried out by the Road Development Authority.

In this backdrop, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatte has urged the public to refrain from visiting Meemure for recreational trips or other purposes until further notice.