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Youth beaten to death in Kilinochchi!

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2 years ago

January 2, 2023

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Two youths were beaten up with an iron stick in Vinayagapuram, Kilinochchi and one of them has succumbed to injuries, police said.

Two men who arrived at the residence of the victims had attacked them in the early hours of last morning.

The police said the 26-year-old Kumar Suresh, a resident of Vinayagapuram, died in the attack.

The injured were admitted to the Kilinochchi Hospital, where Suresh was pronounced dead.

Investigations are ongoing to arrest the suspects while the body of the deceased has been sent to the Kilinochchi General Hospital for post-mortem examination.

Police suspect that the assault has been carried out over a personal dispute.

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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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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.