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Lankapura Pradeshiya Sabha official murdered

An official attached to the Lankapura Pradeshiya Sabha has been murdered. The Police said that the Chief Administrative Officer of the Lankapura Pradeshiya Sabha was stabbed to death. The woman had been stabbed at her residence early this morning. The 42-year-old officer suffered serious injuries and died on admission to hospital. The woman’s husband was with her at the time of the attack. Investigations are underway to arrest the man who carried out the murder. (Colombo Gazette)

04 Jul, 2022

Protest staged near PM’s office

A protest was staged near the office of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today. Former MP Hirunika Premachandra was among those who attended the protest. The demonstrators chanted slogans against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Police placed human barricades near the gates of the office to prevent anyone from entering the premises. Premachandra was also seen hugging some of the Police officers during the protest. She had hugged Police officers at

04 Jul, 2022

Probe sought on 9th June power interruption

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has called for an investigation into the 9th June power interruption. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that he had received a letter this morning from the PUCSL calling for an inquiry in to the power interruption on 9th June caused by union action launched by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The Minister said the PUCSL had concluded that a Rs 320 Million cost was incurred by operating fuel plants when hydro power could h

04 Jul, 2022