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Weliweriya shooting: Police launch triple-team investigation

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3 months ago

March 14, 2025

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Three investigation teams, including the Weliweriya Police, are conducting investigations about the shooting that occurred in the Araliyagaha Junction area yesterday (March 13).

One individual was injured during the incident.

The injured individual has been admitted to Gampaha Hospital for treatment for gunshot wounds, said the police.

Police further stated that the shooting targeted a person traveling in a car and the victim sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand and reportedly drove himself to the hospital without stopping after the incident.

Initial investigations suspect that the shooting was carried out by two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle, using a pistol-type gun.

Currently, three police teams are conducting investigations into the incident.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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3 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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6 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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6 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.