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Probe launched into death of Sudharma’s domestic aide in police custody!

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2 years ago

May 16, 2023

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A special police investigation has been launched into the death of the domestic aide of Salaka Senkada group owner Gamini Nethicumara’s ex-wife and teledrama producer Sudharma. The domestic aide died after being hospitalized while detained under police custody.

The investigation is being conducted under the supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of Nugegoda Division J. P. S. Jayamaha and the statements of the Welikada Police officers who were on duty on May 13, including the OIC, are to be obtained.

On the 11th, Sudharma had filed a complaint with the Welikada Police that the woman had stolen her gold ring.

Subsequently, the Welikada Police arrested the domestic aide.

She was a 42-year-old woman from Demodara, Nawala Watta in Badulla.

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ASPI records an all-time high passing the 14,000 mark

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15 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high, surpassing the 14,000 mark for the first time ever in Sri Lanka.

According to the CSE, the ASPI increased by 150.72 points to close at 14,035.81.

A turnover of Rs. 7.3 billion was recorded at the close of trading.

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Fever outbreak in Jaffna identified as Leptospirosis

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16 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The fever that has been spreading in Jaffna has been identified as Leptospirosis, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry announced today (Dec. 12).

Leptospirosis is commonly known as Rat Fever.

The outbreak had claimed 07 lives so far.

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SJB National List MPs announced

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16 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced the four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament.

Accordingly, the main opposition party has named Mano Ganesan, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeewa Senasinghe and Mohamed Ismail for the remaining four National List MP posts.

Following the General Election held on November 14, the SJB secured five National List MP seats with its General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara being appointed to one seat on Nov. 19.
Meanwhile, the Colombo District Court today issued a restraining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from submitting their National List MP nominees without including the name of Nizam Kariapper of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).