UC employee attacks mayor’s house in nude

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2 years ago

August 21, 2023

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The house of Horana Urban Council’s former mayor Vithanage Sirisoma has been damaged by an urban council employee under the influence of liquor and in the nude last night.

The suspect who arrived at the location at around 7 p.m. had damaged several items in the house and the gate with an iron rod. Former mayor’s daughter and sister had also sustained minor injuries.

The house owners alleged that the suspect had brutally assaulted their pet dog as well.

The suspect had been employed in the urban council by the former mayor during his tenure. The attack has been carried out as an act of revenge for an incident that occurred in the past.

Someone has recorded the suspect in question walking naked on the road and immediately after the incident, the Horana Police arrested the suspect.

The suspect is scheduled to be produced in the Horana Magistrate’s Court today (21).

Keeri Samba shortage : 40,000MT of rice to be imported

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24 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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The government has recommended to import 40,000 MT of substitute rice to address the shortage of Keeri Samba in the local market.

Following the notification by the Consumer Affairs Authority that sufficient stocks of Keeri Samba are not available, the Food Security and Cost of Living Committee, which met at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (June 25) made the above recommendation.

Accordingly, around 5,000 MT of rice will be imported through state institutions while the remaining will be imported by the private sector, the PMD said.

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Indictments filed against Rambukwella family over 43 charges

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35 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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The Commission to investigate allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed indictments under 43 charges against former Media, Health and Environment Minister – Keheliya Rambukwella and five other members of his family.

The indictments have been filed against the following accused, the first accused Keheliya Bandara Rambukwella, the second accused Priyadarshani Epa, the third accused Chamithri Jananika Rambukwella, the fourth accused Ramalee Rambukwella, the fifth accused Amali Rambukwella and the sixth accused – Isuru Bandara Polgasdeniya.

They were previously arrested over an investigation conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and were subsequently released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

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Annual bus fare revision to be announced after fuel price revision

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45 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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The National Transport Commission (NTC) has said that the annual bus fare revision will be announced after considering the fuel price revision scheduled for July 01.

Yesterday, transport authorities decided to reduce bus fares by 2.5% with effect from July 01.

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