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Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara arrested

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3 months ago

March 9, 2025

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Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara has been arrested by the Piliyandala Police.

Ashen Bandara, a resident of the Kolamunna area in Piliyandala, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a person after entering their house.

The incident had reportedly occurred after an argument with a resident of the house next to Ashen’s home escalated due to his car blocking the road.

The suspect has been released on police bail and is scheduled to appear before court on March 12.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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1 hour 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.