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Security tightened in Akurana after bomb scare

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2 years ago

April 20, 2023

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Police said that 203 mosques in Kandy have been given special security following information received of a possible attack on a mosque in Akurana.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of Kandy Chamil Krishantha Ratnayake said that the police, the Special Task Force (STF) and the army have been deployed to provide security to the mosques.

Meanwhile, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said the 118 Emergency Hotline of the Ministry received information about this threat and that it was forwarded to the Ministry of Defence, the State Intelligence Service and the Police Department.

The heads of security forces and services who participated in the National Security Council meeting held yesterday (19) under the chairmanship of the President said that the people have panicked as soon as the information was forwarded to the Akurana Police but added that no intelligence agency has confirmed that there is such a bomb threat.

Information about the person who made the complaint to the 118 emergency hotline is to be disclosed.

Minister Alles further said that the complaint was received online. “We only have the IP address which was given to investigating authorities. Since we cannot disregard any security-related information, the relevant intelligence units were informed about the complaint,” he said.

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TRCSL denies suspension of ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service

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6 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has dismissed media reports claiming it has decided to suspend the ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service, which has been planned to be implemented in the country.

According to the Director General of TRCSL Bandula Herath, a dashboard system is required to carry out the necessary regulations for providing this service. However, there has been some delay in bringing in this system to the country, he said.

He stated that the ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service is expected to become operational in April, as soon as the necessary systems are in place.

Speaking further, the Director General affirmed, “I can say with responsibility that the service provided by that company will not be stopped. The service is scheduled to be available in our country by April.”

He also highlighted that, “they provide a dashboard to properly regulate the service they offer, to ensure that the required service is being delivered correctly to the customers, and to regulate the country’s national security. Through this, we can regulate both issues effectively.”

(adaderana.lk)

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

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Shooter of Grandpass twin murder, arrested

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6 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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Grandpass Police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect involved in the shooting of two individuals in Nagalagam veediya on March 17.
The suspect, a resident of Weskumara Mawatha, Grandpass, was arrested today (March 25) by a special police team.

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Fmr. State Minister remanded

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6 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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The Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court today (March 25) ordered to hold former State Minister – S. Viyalanderan in remand custody until April 01.

Viyalanderan was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after recording a statement in connection with allegedly aiding and abetting the soliciting of a bribe.