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An individual has been arrested along with 8 kilograms of Crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’), 20 rounds of live ammunition, three land mines and five swords, according to police.The suspect was arrested during a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) in Dompe, police said.

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias “Pillayan,” has been further remanded. The Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court today (13) ordered Pillayan be remanded until July 24 in connection with cases filed over a series of murders reported in the Batticaloa District in 2008.Chandrakanthan, who was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, was produced before the court via video conference today.The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed cases against Pillayan and several other suspects over five killings that took place in parts of the Batticaloa District in 2008.

Punchage Kalumenika, widely recognized as Sri Lanka’s oldest woman, has died at the age of 114.Kalumenika, a resident of Sangili Kanadarawa in Rambewa, was born on July 4, 1912.She was the mother of 12 children and, over the course of her life, witnessed her family expand across generations, living to see 325 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Her death marks the passing of one of the country’s oldest known citizens.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the further hearing of the case filed against six suspects, including former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over allegations of causing a public disturbance by staging a protest and obstructing the road in front of the United Nations office in Colombo in 2016, be postponed until September 21.The case was called before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama, said Ada Derana reporter.Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, one of the suspects, was not present in court when the case was taken up today. His counsel informed the court that Weerawansa was suffering from an illness and that…

A young couple has been arrested by police in the 28th Mile Post area of Polonnaruwa for allegedly transporting Crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) in a vehicle.The suspects, aged 24 and 22, are residents of Katana and Kuliyapitiya, according to police.The arrests were made during a raid conducted by officers of the Polonnaruwa Anti-Corruption Unit following a tip-off.Accordingly, Police had recovered 27 grams of ‘Ice’ from the possession of the male suspect, while 6,310 milligrams of ‘Ice’ were found from the female suspect’s possession.The luxury vehicle believed to have been used to transport the narcotics was also taken into police custody.The suspects,…

Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for his role in the “Jurassic Park” movies, has died, his family said Monday. He was 78.“Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” the family said in a statement on social media.“The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free,” it added.Neill had announced he was cancer free in April after five years undergoing treatment for blood cancer.The New Zealand actor found international claim for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in “Jurassic Park,” a role…

The government has launched a special initiative to provide opportunities for children with special needs, including those with autism and other neurological disorders, to learn alongside children in mainstream pre-schools.Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj announced this during a press conference held today (13) at the Department of Government Information.Speaking at the event, the Minister stated that the government has decided to move away from the traditional practice of segregating children with special needs and providing them with separate education.Accordingly, a new inclusive education programme has already been initiated in collaboration with the Department of Social Services.The…

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and North-western provinces and in Monaragala, Hambantota, Trincomalee and Mannar districts.The advisory, issued at 11.00 a.m. today (13), will remain in effect until 11.00 a.m. tomorrow (14).According to the Meteorology Department, strong winds of about 40–50 kmph can be expected at times over the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and North-western provinces and in Monaragala, Hambantota, Trincomalee and Mannar districts due to the active south-west monsoonal conditions.The public has been requested to remain vigilant and pay attention to further advisories issued by the…

Minister of Children and Women affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj, has urged parents to ensure preschool children wear suitable clothing that covers their arms and legs, to protect them from dengue mosquito bites amid the ongoing dengue threat.She made these remarks today (13) during a media briefing held at the Department of Government Information to raise awareness about National Early Childhood Week.The request follows a recent decision by the Ministry of Education to allow schoolchildren to attend school wearing suitable clothing that covers their arms and legs as a preventive measure against dengue.The measure aims to reduce the spread of dengue…

The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) is set to commence paddy purchasing for the 2026 Yala cultivation season today (13).PMB Chairman Manjula Pinnalanda said paddy collection centres are being opened in areas currently recording the highest harvests, with purchases beginning accordingly.He stated that, as paddy harvesting is currently underway on a large scale in the Northern, Eastern and Ampara districts, procurement operations will initially be carried out in those areas.The Board recently announced the guaranteed purchasing prices for this season, with Nadu paddy to be bought at Rs. 120 per kilogram, Samba at Rs. 130 per kilogram, and Keeri Samba at…