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Wedding photographer arrested for drone photography

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10 months ago

August 21, 2024

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Rasanga Dissanayake, a wedding photographer, has been arrested for using a drone to capture photos of the final Randoli perahera near the Temple of the Tooth.

Sri Lanka Air Force personnel shot down the drone flying above Dalada Maligawa and subsequently detained Dissanayake at a nearby hotel. The use of drones without permission in the area is prohibited.

Two other individuals were also arrested for similar drone activities during the third day of the Randoli Perahera.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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2 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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5 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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5 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.