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The Police Special Task Force has arrested one of the main followers of Dematagoda Chaminda, who is a powerful drug trafficker in Sri Lanka. The suspect was arrested during a raid based on information received by the intelligence officers of the Special Task Force.A 58-year-old resident of the Dematagoda area has been arrested. It has been revealed that he is carrying out drug trafficking under the direction of Maleesha, the son of an organized crime and drug trafficker Sirinayake Pathiranage Chaminda Ravi Jayanath aka Dematagoda Chaminda. The task force found 400 packets containing 25 grams of heroin in the suspect’s…

The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has pledged to the President of the Asian Rugby Federation Qais Al Dhalai that he will conduct the Rugby Federation official election in the first week of August this year.The Sports Minister made the pledge when he met the Asian Rugby President to explain the stabilization committee appointed for Sri Lankan rugby.Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe met with Qais Al Dhalai, the president of Asian Rugby, at the Asian Rugby headquarters in Dubai the day before yesterday (19th). (Divaina)Get more sports news and information by connecting with Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Sports.

The president of Colombia, which belongs to Latin America, Gustavo Petro, came on a visit to America. At the White House, he met and held talks with American President Joe Biden.Discussions were held between the two presidents on oil, coal and gas, with more emphasis on the search for ‘Green Energy’ sources.The statement released by the White House shows that discussions were held between the President of Colombia and the American President to curb international drug trafficking. (Reuters)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

The Department of Meteorology says that rain or thundershowers may occur at some places in the evening or night in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-West and North-Central provinces and Galle and Matara districts today (21).The Department asks that individuals take the required precautions to reduce the risks brought on by storm-related lightning and transient high winds.The meteorological department has also stated that the temperature in several areas of the island is at a level that needs attention today (21).Therefore, the Department further requests the people to act according to the instructions given by the health departments such as drinking enough water…

A five-member UNP delegation headed by the United National Party’s Deputy Leader and President’s Senior Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene left for a visit to China at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC).During their visit, the team will learn more about themes including rural development, poverty reduction, and private sector participation in government.A group of 10 members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna led by the Minister of State DV Chanaka is also present at this event. (Lankadeepa)Find out more political news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Politics.

Four years have passed since the brutal terrorist attack on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. The terrorists had targeted 03 Catholic churches and 08 places including 03 hotels in Colombo.On the same day, small explosions also occurred in a housing complex in Dematagoda and a lodge in Dehiwala. All these explosions killed around 269 people and injured at least 500 people including 45 foreigners and police officers.On this day, four years after the attack, various programs have been organized to remember the dead in various places including Catholic churches across the island.

Several institutions including the Sri Lankan Airlines, the Land Reforms Commission, and the University Grants Commission are scheduled to be called before the Committee on Public Affairs or the COPE Committee in the coming parliamentary week. Accordingly, it is stated that the ‘Export Credit Insurance Corporation’ has been called before the COP committee on the 25th and the Land Reforms Commission has been called on the 26th.Also, Sri Lankan Airlines has been summoned before the COP committee on the 27th and the University Grants Commission has been summoned on the 28th. The Vocational Training Authority is scheduled to be called…

For the second test of the series against Ireland, the Sri Lanka Cricket Selectors have chosen to stick with the same 15-member team that was selected to play the first test match against Ireland. On April 24, 2023, at the Galle International Cricket Ground, the second test match will start.Squad1.) Dimuth Karunaratne – Captain2.) Kusal Mendis3.) Angelo Mathews4.) Dinesh Chandimal5.) Dhananjaya De Silva6.) Kamindu Mendis7.) Nishan Madushka (WK)8.) Sadeera Samarawickrama (WK)9.) Ramesh Mendis10.) Prabath Jayasuriya11.) Dushan Hemantha12.) Lasith Embuldeniya13.) Asitha Fernando14.) Vishwa Fernando15.) Milan Rathnayake(Sri Lankan Cricket)Get more sports news and information by connecting with Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Sports.

The media reports that one person lost their life and four people were injured and hospitalized when a multi-story building with a parking lot suddenly collapsed in New York City, USA. New York City officials say the building has collapsed from the inside down to the ground floor, but the exterior structure is undamaged.Videos of the building collapsing have been circulating on social media, where concrete floors have cracked and vehicles have been damaged due to the collapse. The dead and injured were employees of the car park. It is also said that the condition of some of the injured…

The Department of Meteorology says that rain or thundershowers may occur at some places in the evening or night in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-West and North-Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.The Department of Meteorology urges the people to take necessary measures to minimize the dangers caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur with thunderstorms.