Kosgoda Sujee’s nephew injured in Ambalangoda shooting (Update)

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2 years ago

May 26, 2023

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The Ambalangoda Police said that the deputy principal of Ambalangoda Dharmashoka Vidyala was the victim who was injured in the shooting that took place in Randombe, Ambalangoda this morning (27).

Police said that he is a resident of Migettuwatte, Balapitiya and a nephew of Kosgoda Sujee who is an underworld leader.

The shooting had taken place when he was on his way to the school.

The injured deputy principal who was shot at by two gunmen had ridden the motorbike all the way to the Ambalangoda Police with injuries.

Although the reason for the shooting has not yet been revealed, police said that this was the second shooting that took place in Ambalangoda within 12 hours.

The Ambalangoda Police said that another shooting took place in Andadola, Wathugedara last night (25).

Police said that this shooting was aimed at the main suspect of Ambalangoda millionaire businessman Mr. Halambage’s death, who is currently on bail.

Police said that he was shot at while riding a motorcycle with his son.

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Shooting incident outside Balapitiya Court!

A teacher has been injured in a shooting outside the Balapitiya Court and has been hospitalised.

The victim is a teacher attached to the Ambalangoda Zonal Educational Office.

He has also served as a Deputy Principal of a popular school in Ambalangoda.

He was shot at while riding a motorcycle this morning.

A few showers expected today

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3 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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A few showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (July 01), the Department of Meteorology.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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Fuel prices upped

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11 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (June 30).

The price of Petrol 92 Octane has been increased by Rs. 12 to Rs. 305 per litre, while the price of Kerosene has been increased by Rs. 07 to Rs. 185 per litre. The price of Auto Diesel has also been increased by Rs. 15, bringing it to Rs. 289 per litre.

However, the prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel remain unchanged, according to Ceypetco.

The new fuel prices are as follows:

• Petrol Octane 92 – Rs. 305 (increased by Rs. 12)
• Auto Diesel – Rs. 289 (increased by Rs. 15)
• Kerosene – Rs. 185 (increased by Rs. 7)
• Petrol Octane 95 – Rs. 341 (not revised)
• Super Diesel – Rs. 325 (not revised)

Meanwhile, Lanka IOC has also revised retail fuel prices to match Ceypetco prices.

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Ex-minister Gamini Lokuge passes away

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11 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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Former Minister and veteran politician Gamini Lokuge has passed away today (June 30) at the age of 82.

Commencing his political career in 1960 as a member of the United National Party, his first successful national-level campaign came in 1983, when he was elected by a clear majority to represent the Kesbewa District.

He served as Minister of Tourism during the UNP-led governments in 1989 and 2002. In 2006, following personal disagreements with then UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, he crossed over to the government of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

In January 2007, Lokuge was appointed Minister of Sports and Public Recreation. He was re-elected to Parliament in both 2010 and 2015.

On 27 November 2019, he was appointed State Minister for Urban Development, and on 12 August 2020, he assumed duties as the Cabinet Minister of Transport.