- Last Update 2024-04-26 22:04:00
Body of second suspect involved in Kinniya illegal sand mining incident recovered
The body of the second suspect who evaded arrest during an illegal sand mining raid in Kinniya by jumping into the Mahaweli river was discovered today (Jan 30).
Police said that the body was found in a joint operation between the Navy and the Police this afternoon.
The body of the first suspect who had also disappeared after having evaded arrest was found last night (Jan 29).
A tense situation took place recently when individulas engaged in an illegal sand mining operation attempted to evade arrest and with area residents began attacking Navy personnel.
The attack left 12 Navy personnel injured while three suspects had escaped in the midst of the incident. However, one suspect was arrested again while two others had fled the area by jumping into the Mahaweli river.
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- April 22, 2024 - 315 - 0
Fox-Hill accident probed, two drivers arrested
The Sri Lanka Army has launched in internal investigation into the accident at the Fox Hill super-Cross races in Diyathalwa yesterday claiming seven lives.
- April 19, 2024 - 283 - 0
Opportunity to work in Japan offered
An opportunity to travel to Japan for employment as skilled workers is being offered under a programme known as ‘Jayagamu’ Sri Lanka, announced by Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.
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Railway GM passes away
Railway General Manager H.M.K.B. Bandara passed away of a sudden illness today in Anuradhapura.
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