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The skipper and the boat that allegedly transported Ishara Sewwandi, a main suspect in the murder of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’, to India have been taken into custody in Jaffna by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), according to police.The boat, seized from the Aralithuduwa Beach in Jaffna, is reported to be a small vessel fitted with a 400-horsepower engine and owned by an individual identified as A. Anandan, who allegedly facilitated Ishara’s escape to India.Following a lengthy interrogation of Anandan, by a team of officers led by the OIC of the CCD’s Organized Crime Investigation Unit, both the skipper and the vessel…

A bulletproof luxury vehicle was discovered abandoned in a garage along Pagoda Road, Nugegoda, following a covert police operation that spanned several days.The discovery was made by the Western Province (South) Crimes Division which had been conducting a targeted investigation in the area.The vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz model equipped with ballistic protection, was found parked inside a local garage.According to police sources, the armored car had been discreetly left at the location several weeks ago by an unidentified individual.

The wife of underworld figure ‘Backhoe Saman’, Shadhika Lakshani, who is currently in remand custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has been further remanded.Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the suspect be remanded until October 31, Ada Derana reporter said.The Magistrate also announced the decision regarding the suspect’s bail application will be announced on that date.Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama issued the order after considering the submissions made by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the financial attorneys representing the case.The wife and child of underworld figure ‘Backhoe Saman’ were taken into custody by the Criminal…

U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, in a bid to pressure Moscow to agree to an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.“Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate ceasefire,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was cited in a statement as saying.Bessent said U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is prepared to take further action if necessary, while urging U.S. allies to join in and adhere to U.S. sanctions on Russia.State-controlled Rosneft and privately held Lukoil are the two largest Russian oil producers, jointly accounting for nearly half of…

Around 672 acres of land controlled by the military in the North and East for several years have been released to its previous owners, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) stated. Confirming this in Parliament today (23), the Deputy Minister stated that the released lands include 86.24 acres of private lands and 586 acres of land that were used by the military.The Deputy Minister also said that 34.58 acres of government lands have been released in the East Province alone.The Deputy Minister stated that the release of lands followed the submission of relevant information to the National Security…

Investigations have been launched through CCTV footage regarding yesterday’s murder of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, police stated.Accordingly, four police teams have commenced investigations, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Southern Province, Kithsiri Jayalath said.Lasantha Wickramasekara was shot and killed inside his office at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha by an unidentified gunman last morning.The shooter, dressed in a white shirt and wearing a black face mask, has entered the chairman’s office under the pretext of signing a letter.CCTV footage captured the shooter firing four shots targeting Chairman Wickramasekara, who was seated at his official…

A special security inspection will be conducted at the Parliament complex over three days in November ahead of the 2026 Budget speech, the Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today (23).Accordingly, the inspection is scheduled to take place on November 4, 6, and 7.The Speaker also announced that the entire Parliament building, including the Members’ lounge and wardrobes, will be subjected to this security inspection.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to deliver the 2026 Budget speech on November 7.

A common single curriculum framework will be implemented across all preschools island-wide from 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced.She made this announcement when the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Education Reforms, chaired by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, convened in Parliament.Responding to questions raised by Members of Parliament, the Prime Minister noted that the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework has now been finalized, and a training program for nearly 19,000 preschool teachers is scheduled to commence on November 25, 2025.The Prime Minister further stated that teacher training sessions will be conducted in…

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and North Central provinces.Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva province and Batticaloa and Ampara districts after 1.00 p.m.Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Western, Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.The general public is kindly requested to take adequate …

One in every four people over the age of 25 may experience a stroke during their lifetime, health authorities say.Dr. Surangi Somaratna, Specialist Neurologist at the Kalutara Teaching Hospital stated that about 30% of stroke patients are between the ages of 20 and 60.Speaking at a media briefing held in view of upcoming World Stroke Day on October 29, Neurologist Dr. Surangi Somaratna detailed several measures that should be taken to control the occurrence of a stroke.Around 50% of stroke cases, hypertension had been identified as a risk factor.As a measure to prevent and reduce strokes, those who have hypertension…