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Obscenities written on Ja-Ela police jeep: Probe launched

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2 years ago

March 1, 2023

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An investigation has been launched under an Assistant Superintendent of Police over an incident in which a police jeep parked at the Ja-Ela police station had been damaged by writing obscenities all over the vehicle.

According to police sources, the driver of this jeep, who is a police sergeant, had parked the jeep at the police garage yesterday (28) to wash it. Once he had returned to inspect it, obscene words were found written on the windows, doors and the bonnet of the vehicle.

In addition to writing obscenities, the surface of the vehicle had been scratched.

Sources said that outsiders are not allowed in this police garage.

So far no information has been revealed regarding the culprits.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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3 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.