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Retired Navy officer arrested for driving vehicle with fake number plate!

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2 years ago

April 28, 2023

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A retired Navy officer who was driving a car with a fake number plate was arrested, the Panadura Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit said.

Police investigations revealed that the chassis and engine numbers of the car taken into police custody had been erased and changed.

The suspect was arrested while driving in Ratmalana based on the information received by the Panadura Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit that a man holding a high rank in a private security firm in Mt. Lavinia was using a car with a fake number plate,

Police said the investigations revealed that the registration number attached to the vehicle was a number given by the Department of Motor Traffic to a luxury car owned by a person in Ampara area.

Police said that they will refer the vehicle to the government analyst to find out whether it had been stolen or made up with assembled parts.

The suspect is scheduled to be produced in the Mt. Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.