Two forest fires have been reported yesterday, police said
They said that forested areas near Wellawaya and Gingathhena police areas were affected by the fires.
Police said that 10 acre area of the Hela Galbokka Kanda reserve in Wellawaya police area. However the police, Wildlife officers, army officials and residents in the area had managed to douse the fire.
Another fire was reported at Gingathena, near the Diyagala water purification plant yesterday. However the fire was doused with help by the residents and police. The police are carrying out further investigation to learn how the fire had occurred.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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.
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