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Two underworld figures killed during shootout with STF

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Two people identified as underworld figures living in Poddala were killed during a shootout with Police Special Task Force (STF) officers in Polwatta, Minuwangoda.

They were identified as two main henchmen of organized criminal Uragaha Indika, who is currently abroad, and the main shooter and motorcyclist involved in the recent death of a 4-year-old child and his father in Yakkalamulla.

A STF officer who was injured in the shooting has been admitted to Minuwangoda Hospital for treatment.

The raid was conducted based on information received by the officers of the Special Raid Unit at the STF Headquarters and they have also recovered a T-56 firearm, a 12-bore ammunition gun and a Rambo knife.

The Minuwangoda Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

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Natasha remanded (Update)

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Stand up comedian – Natasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport earlier today (28), has been remanded until June 07.

She was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate today by the CID.

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(Previous Update at  01:54 am May 28, 2023)

Nathasha Edirisooriya arrested at BIA

Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who made some controversial statements against Buddhism at a recent event held in Colombo, has been arrested.

The police said that she was arrested when she arrived at the Katunayake airport to leave the country.

She has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department.

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Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka clarifies recent allegations

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Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. has issued a statement clarifying their position with regard to allegations raised recently.

In a Tweet, Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara has published the clarification published by the company.

He adds that he has also requested the Speaker to call the Privileges committee & take necessary disciplinary and legal steps against the false statements made.

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Weekly fuel quota up from Tuesday midnight

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The national fuel pass QR system allocated fuel quotas will be increased from Tuesday midnight (30), Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara says.

“Registered Taxi 3 wheelers will receive 22 liters per week, other 3 wheelers 14 liters per week & Motor Bikes 14 liters per week. Cars will receive a quota of 40 liters per week,” he has said.

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