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Azath Salley acquitted and released
Former Western Province Governor Azath Salley was acquitted and released by the Colombo High Court today (2).
Salley was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department and detained under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act over a controversial statement he made at a press conference earlier this year.
High Court Judge Amal Ranaraja stating that the plaintiffs failed to produce sufficient evidence to prove that the statement of the accused would cause a threat to ethnic-religious harmony, ordered the accused to be acquitted and released.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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