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Police to focus on Sampath Aththatage’s assets (Video)

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1 year ago

January 5, 2024

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Police suspicions have arisen on how well known private tutor – Sampath Aththatage had accumulated his assets, reports say.

This is due to his involvement in the recent series of events related to the demolition of the Soul Beach hotel in Dehiwala. It is also said that a Thai investment had come up to rebuild the hotel.

Mr. Aththatage was revealed to be the Managing Director of the establishment and was arrested along with 03 others on charges of hindering duties of police officers.

However, on Jan. 02, Mt. Lavinia Magistrate – Nilupuli Lankapura had ordered to release them on sureties of Rs. 200,000 each.

It is also revealed that Mr. Aththatage owns a supermarket chain named Omini Super.

Meanwhile, in a media briefing held yesterday (Jan. 03), Mr. Aththatage revealed that the Soul Beach hotel did have the Department of Coastal Conservation’s approval which was granted with the knowledge of the subject minister – Arundika Fernando.

Demolished Soul Beach hotel, owned by drug smuggler!

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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5 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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5 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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5 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.