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Sri Lankans safe in Israel amid missile strikes

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Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has confirmed that no Sri Lankans have been harmed by the recent missile strikes launched by Iran. 

He assured that the Sri Lankan Embassy has advised all nationals in the region to remain in safe shelters, and the situation is being closely monitored.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched missile strikes targeting key military sites, claiming the attack was in retaliation for assassinations and military actions by Israel. 

The strikes have caused damage, including to gas platforms in the Mediterranean Sea, and Iranian media reported that 80% of the missiles hit their intended targets. 

The situation remains tense, with further warnings of retaliation from Iran should Israel respond to the attacks.

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Cabinet sub committee to study Middle East situation

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A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed on June 23 to study the current situation in the Middle East.

Chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism – Vijitha Herath, the ministers Wasantha Samarasinghe, Kumara Jayakody and Samantha Vidyarathna have been named as the other committee members.

Additionally, a committee of ministry secretaries have been appointed.

Meanwhile, speaking to media, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure – Samantha Vidyarathna has said that the Government will take all possible measures to minimise the impact that the Israel-Iran conflict will have on local businesses, the country’s economy and the daily lives of all Sri Lankans.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held on June 23.

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Youth dies after being beaten with a helmet

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A young man has died after being assaulted with a helmet during an altercation in Halwathura, Bulathsinhala.

Police said the incident occurred following an argument between the victim and another individual.

The victim was initially admitted to Horana Hospital, later transferred to Colombo National Hospital, and then returned to Horana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Halwathura, Bulathsinhala, police said.

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are underway by the Bulathsinhala Police.

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