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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.

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Colombo Fort – KKS express to resume daily

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8 hours ago

June 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka Railways says the Colombo Fort – Kankesanthurai Express train will resume daily operations within this month.

It is operating only on weekends at the present.

SLR says that the daily operations will now commence following capacity improvements.

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Doctors say rest is crucial for children with flu symptoms

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8 hours ago

June 14, 2025

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Pediatricians have warned that children showing symptoms of influenza may suffer heart damage if they engage in sports or strenuous physical activity.

Dr. Deepal Perera, Consultant Pediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, has advised parents to keep children with such symptoms at home and avoid sending them to school or preschool.

He has also noted that there are rising cases of Dengue, Chikungunya and Diarrhea among children as well.

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KKS police station receives anonymous threat call

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8 hours ago

June 14, 2025

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The Kankesanthurai Police Station has reportedly received an anonymous phone call alleging that around 10 police stations in the Northern Province would come under attack.

The call was received between 1:15 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. on 11 June, police said.

Police investigations have been launched in connection with the anonymous threat.

Meanwhile, the Police Media Division stated that enhanced security measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of police stations across the Northern Province.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)