A. Mohammed Ilyas, an independent candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election, has passed away at the age of 78.
He passed away at Puttalam Hospital last night (22) while receiving treatment for a sudden illness.
Ilyas had a notable political career, having served as a Member of Parliament during the administration of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.
He had filed his nomination to run in the upcoming presidential election on August 15, marking his fourth bid for the presidency, following his candidacies in 2010, 2015, and 2019.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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