Slain journalist Sukirtharajan remembered (Pics)

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5 months ago

January 27, 2025

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The 19th commemoration of journalist Subramaniam Sukirtharajan was held at the Oshil Park in Trincomalee on Jan. 24.

Journalist organisations from the North and East as well as from the southern region of the country were also present.

Sukirtharajan was gunned down in the Trincomalee area on 2006 Jan. 24. Aged 36 and a father of two, he was also a social activist at the time of his death.

Following the commemoration, journalists also headed towards the Governor’s Office in Eastern Province to hand over a letter, demanding justice for slain and disappeared journalists.

Several instances of the commemoration are as follows :

Lorry carrying explosives seized on Habarana-Trinco road

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4 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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Police have seized a lorry transporting explosives along the Habarana-Trincomalee main road.

According to police, officers attached to the Hatharas Kotuwa Police had stopped and inspected the vehicle during a routine check, during which they discovered a bag containing C-4, a highly explosive substance, hidden beneath the dashboard near the driver’s seat.

The seized stock of explosives had weighed 156.07 grams.

The lorry driver was taken into custody.

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CAA warns of improperly labeled salt products

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7 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned to prosecute importers and retailers selling salt without proper labels, including missing manufacturer/importer info and retail price.

The public is advised not to buy such products, while distributors have urged to maintain valid invoices with supplier details or face legal consequences.

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New Police Media Spokesman named

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8 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Police Media Division has announced that Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has been named as the new Police Spokesperson, effective immediately.

ASP Wootler takes over the role from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga, who has been transferred to serve as the Officer-in-Charge of the Polonnaruwa Division.