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No intention of setting up a military base in SL – US ambassador

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U.S. Ambassador Julie J. Chung has said that her country does not have any intention of setting up a military base in Sri Lanka.

Responding to a query about the visit of a top U.S. defence official to Sri Lanka during an interview with ‘Daily Mirror’, she has said, “In terms of the military base, I have said this repeatedly, we have no intention of building a military base.”

She also said her country does not have any intention of reviving or reassessing the SOFA Agreement.

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Pvt. secretary of late minister injured in shooting

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A shooting incident has been reported in Kandana this morning (July 03).

Reportedly, two people traveling in a car were shot near the Kandana Public Market.

According to reports, Sameera Manahara, who served as the private secretary of late Minister Mangala Samaraweera, has been injured in the shooting.

The two injured individuals have been admitted to the Ragama Hospital, police say.

Investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

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Young woman brutally murdered in Kuruwita

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A young woman was found in the Dewipahala-Dodam Ella area in Kuruwita, after being brutally attacked and her gold necklace stolen

According to the police, the victim was found collapsed on the roadside with severe neck injuries caused by a sharp weapon. She was rushed to the Ratnapura Hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after admission.

The victim has been identified as a 26-year-old.

Arrests are yet to be made and an investigation is underway.

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Revised pensions to be granted from this month

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The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced that the revised pensions approved under the recent Budget will be implemented starting this month.

Minister – Prof. Chandana Abeyratne has stated that more than 500,000 retired public sector employees will benefit from the increased pension payment.

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