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Police attack SJB protest with teargas and water cannons

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Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a Samagi Jana Balawegaya protest held in Colombo, despite heavy rains today afternoon.

Protesters were making their way towards Fort when they were blocked close to the Technical Junction Maradana.

SJB members argued with the police over their right to hold the protest campaign calling the government to ensure that the Local Government elections are held on schedule.

A heavy traffic block was caused in the Pettah, Fort and Maradana area as thousands entered the city for the protest campaign.

The adverse weather also affected the protest campaign.

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9 including Keheliya remanded again

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The nine suspects of the substandard human immunoglobulin import scandal, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, have been further remanded until April 08.

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Fire at tyre shop in Grandpass

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A fire has reportedly broken out at a tyre shop located near Armour Street in Grandpass, Colombo.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) fire brigade had dispatched 05 fire engines to help douse the flames.

A severe traffic congestion is reported in the area.

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Uddika Premarathna returns to SL

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Former MP and actor – Uddika Premarathna has returned to the island, reports say.

According to reports, he has arrived in Sri Lanka today (28) morning with his family on an Emirates flight.

Mr. Premarathna’s sudden resignation from parliament and his subsequent departure had raised speculations of him applying for political asylum. However, he had rejected these claims. Speaking to a local YouTube channel that he had not sought political asylum in Canada as reported and that he was expecting a work visa.

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