Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel's continued bombardment of Gaza.
Following are the highlights of the news stories for today:
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passes away
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today at the age of 57.
Independence Day of India celebated in Colombo
The 79th Independence Day of India was celebrated today at the official residence of High Commissioner of India. High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha hoisted India’s National Flag and inspected the Guard of Honour.
Former Minister Weerawansa arrives at CID
Former Minister and current NPP leader Wimal Weerawansa was questioned today by the CID over his remarks about the Easter Sunday attack investigations. His statement was recorded over three hours.
Pix by Lahiru Harshana
Protest march calling for ceasefire in Gaza
A march was held in Borella, with protesters calling for an end to Israel's continued bombardment of Gaza.
Pix by Tharushi Weerasinghe
Two remanded in Peradeniya murder over 10-cent chocolate dispute
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents were remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
Fifteen injured as bus rams into lorry near Dunhinda
Fifteen persons were injured when a bus rammed into a lorry close to Dunhinda on the Badulla Mahiyangan road today morning.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
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A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
Hundreds of local and foreign tourists have been taken for a ride with Artificial intelligence (AI) generated images that the Nine Arch Bridge has been illuminated, encouraging night time visitors.
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