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Nadeen Bhasik arrested at BIA

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The Wellawatte Police arrested Nadeen Bhasik, the son of notorious drug dealer Shiran Bhasik, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake while returning from Dubai.

He was arrested on charges of attempted murder and fleeing the scene after causing a car accident.
The Special Task Force (STF) said that Nadeen Bhasik had previously fled the country after evading capture during a police raid in Wellawatta on February 16 this year.

During the raid, the STF hadarrested a former member of the Kotikawatta Pradeshiya Sabha at an apartment complex in Wellawatta. 

However, Nadeen Bhasik had evaded capture by allegedly running over a police sergeant, who was rushed to the Police Hospital in Narahenpita with injuries.

During the raid, the STF seized 19 grams of heroin, a mobile phone, a laptop computer, foreign currencies, Nadeen Bhasik’s driver’s license, an identity card issued by Dubai, and another driver’s license from the same state. In addition, documents detailing monetary transactions made by the suspect with various individuals were found in the apartment.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

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Fuel prices unchanged

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of June 2025.

Accordingly, all fuel prices will remain unchanged for June, it said.  

Existing fuel prices (per litre):

Auto Diesel – Rs. 274
Super Diesel – Rs. 325
Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 293
Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 341
Kerosene – Rs. 178

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