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Protest in Mannar calling for Rishad’s release
A protest was held in Mannar this morning calling for the release of former minister and All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Leader Rishad Bathiudeen.
Mr Bathiudeen was arrested last Saturday along with his brother Riyaj Bathiudeen by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on charges of allegedly aiding and abetting the Easter Sunday attackers. They are currently being detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) for 90days.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Former SIS chief Sallay hospitalised
The former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after his medical condition was notified to the Magistrate.
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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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