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Hikkaduwa shooting victims were murder suspects – police (Update)

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2 years ago

October 31, 2022

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Police have revealed that the two men who were gunned down earlier today (31) morning in Hikkaduwa were the main suspects in the brutal hacking to death of Kudu Roshan on Dec. 20, 2020 in Milla, Hikkaduwa.

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Two victims of Hikkaduwa shooting die (Update)

The two men who were injured when they were shot at in Thiranagama, Hikkaduwa this morning, succumbed to injuries, police said.

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Two injured in Hikkaduwa shooting

Two men on a motorcycle were injured when they were shot at in Thiranagama, Hikkaduwa this morning, police said.

According to the police, the victims were shot at by another two men who arrived on a motorcycle at around 9.30 am.

The injured were on their way to appear in court over a case, police said.

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ASPI records an all-time high passing the 14,000 mark

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15 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high, surpassing the 14,000 mark for the first time ever in Sri Lanka.

According to the CSE, the ASPI increased by 150.72 points to close at 14,035.81.

A turnover of Rs. 7.3 billion was recorded at the close of trading.

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Fever outbreak in Jaffna identified as Leptospirosis

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15 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The fever that has been spreading in Jaffna has been identified as Leptospirosis, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry announced today (Dec. 12).

Leptospirosis is commonly known as Rat Fever.

The outbreak had claimed 07 lives so far.

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SJB National List MPs announced

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15 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced the four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament.

Accordingly, the main opposition party has named Mano Ganesan, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeewa Senasinghe and Mohamed Ismail for the remaining four National List MP posts.

Following the General Election held on November 14, the SJB secured five National List MP seats with its General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara being appointed to one seat on Nov. 19.
Meanwhile, the Colombo District Court today issued a restraining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from submitting their National List MP nominees without including the name of Nizam Kariapper of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).