Wife of fmr. PS member, stabbed

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1 year ago

April 8, 2023

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The wife of a regional politician in Beruwala has been hospitalised after being stabbed.

The victim is the wife of Mr. Samitha Kawiratne, a former member of the Beruwala Pradeshiya Sabha.

She has been admitted to the Emergency Unit of the Kalutara Teaching Hospital after being stabbed at her own shop in the Hettimulla area of Beruwala.

Police have arrested a suspect along with a 5-inch knife used for the stabbing. The suspect is also a resident of the Hettimulla area.

It is said that the attack had taken place due to a personal dispute.

Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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7 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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7 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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12 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.