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Sri Lankan arrested in Italy for attempted murder

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1 year ago

June 17, 2024

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A 41-year-old Sri Lankan residing illegally in Italy has been arrested for attempted murder by Italy’s Carabinieri Police after allegedly stabbing a fellow countryman multiple times, causing severe injuries, according to Italian media reports.

‘Il Mattino’ reports that Carabinieri officers intervened on Via Francesco Saverio Correra after receiving a report of an injured person.

The victim, a 44-year-old Sri Lankan, sustained multiple stab wounds, including severe injuries to the base of his neck, chest, and right thigh.

He was transported to Pellegrini Hospital, where he remains under observation.

The Carabinieri of the operational unit conducted investigations, leading to the arrest of the 41-year-old suspect, a homeless Sri Lankan known to authorities.

He was found to be illegally residing in the country and now faces charges of attempted murder.

The suspect has been transferred to prison under the jurisdiction of the Neapolitan judicial authority.

The investigation, carried out by the Carabinieri in collaboration with the prosecutor’s office, involved analyzing surveillance footage and gathering on-site testimonies.

The incident reportedly stemmed from a heated argument, possibly over a disputed woman, which escalated into the assault.

Source: Il Mattino
–Agencies

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Ex-Immigration Controller pleads guilty

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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Controller of Immigration and Emigration – Harsha Illukpitiya, today (July 01) unconditionally pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court in a case related to contempt of court.

The charge stemmed from his failure to comply with a court order related to the e-visa issuance process.

The Supreme Court announced that sentencing will take place on July 24.

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Nishantha Wickramasinghe remanded again (Update)

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman – Nishantha Wickramasinghe has been remanded till July 15 by Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayathunga.

(Previous news 2025 July 01,12.15pm.)

Ex-SriLankan Airlines chief produced before court

Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines – Nishantha Wickramasinghe has been produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court by prison officials today (July 01).

Wickramasinghe was arrested last week by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and is currently in remand custody,

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Seat belt compulsory for bus drivers from today

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3 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that starting today (July 01), it will be mandatory for all bus drivers to wear seat belts, with strict penalties for non-compliance.

Under the MotorTraffic Act, bus drivers are legally required to wear seat belts, but a rise in accidents due to drivers ignoring this rule has prompted the authorities to re-enforce it.

Police confirmed that action will be taken against drivers who fail to comply.

Seat belts to be made mandatory for all passengers in expressways

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport has also stated that wearing seat belts will be made mandatory to all passengers of light vehicles travelling on expressways from August 01, 2025.

Meanwhile, wearing seat belts will also be mandatory to all passengers of all vehicles on expressways from September 01, 2025.

Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake also confirmed the directive while speaking to media this morning (July 01) during an inspection tour at the Colombo Central Bus Stand.