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Publish photos of cattle thieves on social media: Minister

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2 years ago

May 15, 2023

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Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera has requested the police to arrest cattle thieves and take steps to publish their photos on social media.

The minister said the number of complaints received from the representatives of farmers’ organisations in relation to thefts of cows has increased.

“According to the complaints received by the Ministry, cows that can produce about 20 liters of milk per day are being stolen. The farmers’ representatives complained that about 35 cattle are being stolen from one district in a week,” the minister said.

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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1 hour ago

June 27, 2025

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile, efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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3 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).