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Opposition MPs resign from COPE

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1 year ago

March 19, 2024

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A group of Opposition MPs including Dayasiri Jayasekara, Charitha Herath, Hesha Vithanage, Nalin Bandara, Shanakkiyam Rasaputhram and S.M. Marikkar resigned from the Committee on Public Engterprises (COPE).

MPs Dayasiri Jayasekara, Hesha Vithanage, Nalin Bandara and Shanakkiyam Rasaputhram told a news conference at the Parliament Complex that they have resigned from the COPE.

They said they could not function as the members of the COPE under its current Chairman Rohitha Abeygunawardan.

SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne resigned from the COPE yesterday.

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Lorry carrying explosives seized on Habarana-Trinco road

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3 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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Police have seized a lorry transporting explosives along the Habarana-Trincomalee main road.

According to police, officers attached to the Hatharas Kotuwa Police had stopped and inspected the vehicle during a routine check, during which they discovered a bag containing C-4, a highly explosive substance, hidden beneath the dashboard near the driver’s seat.

The seized stock of explosives had weighed 156.07 grams.

The lorry driver was taken into custody.

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CAA warns of improperly labeled salt products

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6 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned to prosecute importers and retailers selling salt without proper labels, including missing manufacturer/importer info and retail price.

The public is advised not to buy such products, while distributors have urged to maintain valid invoices with supplier details or face legal consequences.

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New Police Media Spokesman named

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6 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Police Media Division has announced that Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has been named as the new Police Spokesperson, effective immediately.

ASP Wootler takes over the role from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga, who has been transferred to serve as the Officer-in-Charge of the Polonnaruwa Division.