Five persons who consumed illicit liquor at Waikkala, Wennappuwa have died, Police said.
Three more people are receiving treatment at the Negombo Hospital.
A woman has been arrested in connection with the illegal liquor incident.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
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