Police Sergeant attacked in Kebithigollewa dies: 4 arrested

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3 years ago

November 1, 2022

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A 54-year-old Police Sergeant of Wariyapola who was attacked by the villagers in Rambakapuwewa, Kebithigollewa has passed away.

Meanwhile, four suspects have been arrested in connection with this incident.

Earlier yesterday, a man died in the area following a wild elephant attack.

According to the information received that the residents are protesting by blocking the road, the Kebithigollewa Police Inspector and another team of officers have visited the venue.

The police said the police inspector and two other officers were attacked with a club by the angry locals.

Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the police fired into the air to control the situation and to save the police officer who was being assaulted.

A330-200 to fly low from Port City to Pandura – Timing revealed

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21 minutes ago

June 4, 2025

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SriLankan Airlines’ newly added Airbus A330-200 will perform a low-altitude flyover from Colombo Port City to Pandura today (04), between 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., allowing the public to enjoy a clear view of the aircraft.

According to SriLankan Airlines, the aircraft will then return to Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

The airline invites general public to witness this special event.

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Showers expected in several areas today

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58 minutes ago

June 4, 2025

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Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (June 04).

Showers or thundershowers may occur in a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in the Trincomalee district.

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.