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.

COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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8 hours ago

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)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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8 hours ago

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.