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Underworld gunman killed in shootout with STF

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A suspected underworld gunman was killed following a shootout with Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Ganemulla last night.

According to police reports, the suspect initiated gunfire at STF officers conducting a search operation at a residence in Sumedha Mawatha, Ganemulla. The operation was based on intelligence received by law enforcement.

During the exchange of gunfire, the suspect sustained critical injuries from police retaliation. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Ragama Hospital. 

Additionally, a member of the STF sustained injuries during the shootout.

This incident comes amidst a broader crackdown on organized criminal activities in the Western and Southern Provinces. Since the launch of the ‘Yukthiya’ operation targeting 20 identified organized criminal gangs on Tuesday, at least 19 individuals directly linked to the underworld have been apprehended.

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Complete 3rd phase of Central Expressway by 2026 end – Vijitha

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Vijitha Herath has urged to complete work of the 3rd phase of the Central Expressway by Dec. 31, 2026.

The 3rd phase spans from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.

The minister had said this after inspecting work at the section today (Nov. 09).

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Govt refutes claims of shutting down ‘Thriposha’ company

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The government has refuted reports claiming that Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited (SLTL) is to be closed down.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Finance has said no action has been taken or will be taken to liquidate the Thriposha Company.

The statement further notes that the Triposha programme to provide nutrition supplements to children and pregnant mothers will continue forward in a more effective manner.

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58 Lankans arrested in Colombo over alleged online financial fraud

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A group of 58 Sri Lankans has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (Nov. 08) while residing in a luxury apartment complex on Havelock Road, Colombo, over suspected involvement in an online financial fraud.

They were arrested on a tipoff received by the Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID) of the CID and were to be produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (09).

Meanwhile, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa stated that the investigation commenced after a complaint received from a foreign embassy in Sri Lanka. He stated that the funds in question belong to a Korean national residing in South Korea and that funds valued at approximately Rs. 300 million were defrauded.

He added that a 52-year-old woman from Colombo 07, who served as a director, and a 40-year-old man from Ragama, who acted as a manager, are among the arrested persons.

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