Showers or Thundershowers after 1pm today

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11 months ago

November 13, 2022

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The Department of Meteorology predicts showers or thundershowers in most places in the island after 1.00pm today (13).

Heavy showers of about 100mm can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and Eastern provinces, the department says.

It adds that showers can also be expected in the coastal areas of the Western and Eastern provinces and in the Mullaitivu, Galle and Matara districts during the morning as well.

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

So far, over 3,000 persons have been affected due to inclement weather.

The Disaster Management Centre said 916 families in 15 districts have been affected due heavy rains and gusty winds in recent days with 06 disaster-related deaths also reported.

The DMC also adds that 198 houses have been damaged due to adverse weather in the past two weeks.

Student caught selling moonshine at school

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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A student of a popular school in Kalawana, has been nabbed for selling moonshine at his school.

Upon being discovered by a teacher, he had been handed over to the Kalawana police.

Police say that the Grade 09 student had brought moonshine into the school in his water bottle and sold cups of it to older students.

He had been released after being strongly warned.

One dead in explosion at Kalpitiya Air Force firing range

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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An explosion reported at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Field Firing Range in Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya earlier today (26 Sep.) resulting in one death, Sri Lanka Police has confirmed.

Accordingly, an explosion which had occurred at the Air Force Field Firing Range in Kalpitiya, has resulted in the death of an 28 year old airman while injuring another, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa has said.

Investigations into the cause of the explosion are underway, he added.

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4 Excise officers interdicted for assaulting Beedi businessman

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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Four Excise officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting and soliciting a bribe from a ‘Beedi’ manufacturer in Walasmulla have been interdicted by the Commissioner General of Excise.

The decision has been taken following the instruction of State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

The four Excise officers including the OIC of the Tangalle Excise station have been interdicted over the allegations of assault and soliciting a bribe from a ‘Beedi’ manufacturer for not implementing the law against him for possession of Beedi leaves without a valid license.