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Several cops to be arrested over Sudharma’s domestic aide’s death!

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1 year ago

June 12, 2023

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The special Criminal Investigation Department (CID) team investigating the death of Raj Kumari, the domestic aide of teledrama producer Sudharma Nethicumara who is the ex-wife of Salaka Senkada Group owner Gamini Nethicumara, has revealed several crucial details about her death.

The CID said that a police team had also gone to Bandarawela, where she was residing.

The CID has revealed that the arrested victim was assaulted by the police officers. After her death, the Welikada Police had attempted to send her body to the Colombo National Hospital as an unknown person’s body.

Investigations also revealed that Nethicumara’s complaint that her house had been broken into has been formally entered as a complaint by the Welikada police officers only after the death of the victim.

The CID is also conducting a special investigation into the incident of police officers visiting the house of Ms.Nethicumara to take down the complaint.

Sudharma Nethicumara had arrived at the Welikada Police on Saturday (10) and submitted a detailed complaint related to the theft that took place at her home in Cooray Mawatha, Rajagiriya, between March 26 and May 3.

She said that gold items, perfumes and cosmetics worth Rs.1,914,000 have been stolen by the perpetrators.

According to the information revealed by the CID, several police officers are to be arrested soon in connection with this murder.

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NPP finalizing nomination lists for general election

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1 hour ago

October 5, 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) is finalizing its district-level nomination lists for the upcoming General Election, according to NPP General Secretary Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe.

He revealed that the NPP is preparing a mechanism to avoid internal competition for preferential votes among its candidates, though it will not interfere with the electoral process, ensuring that those elected by the people through preferential votes enter Parliament.

Dr. Abeysinghe highlighted that the NPP is including more female candidates and professionals in both its nomination and national lists.

He also clarified that while many individuals have expressed interest in contesting under the NPP banner, no new political parties or groups will be aligned with the NPP for the election.

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Defence Ministry recalls civilian firearms

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13 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The government has announced the temporary recall of all firearms issued to civilians by the Ministry of Defence.

In an official statement, the Ministry directed all license holders to return their firearms and ammunition to the Commercial Explosives’ Storage Facility in Welisara by November 07.

The Defence Ministry further stated that the firearms will be returned after a review and assessment of the necessity to retain them.

(dailymirror.lk)

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Bandula not to contest Gen. election

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16 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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Former Minister of Transport and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardene says he has decided not to contest at the upcoming General elections.Speaking to media, he told that he had been in politics for more than 20 years representing the Homagama electorate and that he functioned as a Deputy Minister and as a Cabinet Minister and rendered the maximum possible service to the people in his capacity.He also revealed plans to produce another movie while continuing his further education in the upcoming years.