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Unidentified illness at Galle Prison : 2 dead

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2 years ago

August 22, 2023

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There is a risk of an outbreak of fever and a skin condition among inmates at the Galle prison, reports say.

Two inmates at the Galle prison have died and several others have been admitted to the Karapitiya Hospital due to an unidentified illness, the Prison Department had said.

Although the reason is yet to be formally announced, unconfirmed reports say that medical experts suspect the Meningococcal disease to be the reason. Meningococcal disease is said to be severe or deadly, especially to children and to those in poor health such as drug addicts.

It is said that medical staff at the hospital have been urged to take safety measures, such as wearing facemasks, when treating patients with such symptoms.

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Main suspect arrested in Dan Priyasad’s murder

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5 hours ago

April 24, 2025

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Police have arrested the main suspect in the fatal shooting of political activist Dan Priyasad, who was gunned down in Wellampitiya on April 22.

Priyasad, shot four times, died shortly after being admitted to hospital.

The attackers fled the scene on a motorcycle.

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Postal voting for 2025 LG Polls kicks off

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2025

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The marking of postal votes for the 2025 Local Government (LG) elections commences today (April 24).

648,495 eligible voters expected to cast their postal votes over the four designated days – April 24, 25, 28, and 29.

The commission emphasized that no extensions will be granted beyond these 04 days.

Elections Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake reaffirmed that the time frame for postal voting is final and urged all eligible voters to make use of the given dates.

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Police to monitor those unnecessarily using helmets

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2025

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The Police Headquarters has issued a directive to all officers across the island to monitor individuals wearing helmets suspiciously, especially when not riding motorcycles.

The directive follows a series of serious crimes where suspects were seen using full-face helmets to conceal their identities.

While wearing a helmet is a legal requirement for both motorcycle riders and pillion passengers, Sri Lanka Police stress that its purpose is strictly for road safety.

Accordingly, officers have been advised to check the belongings of any individual observed wearing a helmet while not riding a motorcycle, especially if they appear to be acting suspiciously.