Clashes between various underworld gangs continue to claim victims on a regular basis.
A 39-year-old male was killed and a 43-year-old male was injured last night (23) in an attack in Matugama that has also been attributed to gang violence.
The victims were attacked with sharp weapons.
Police say they are close associates of Dodangoda Liyanage Shan Arosha alias "Matugama Shan," a leader of an organised criminal gang.
The deceased, identified as Indika Thushara, a resident of Bopitiya, Matugama, died after admission to hospital while the injured person, identified as Uday Samantha Munidas, is receiving treatment for his injuries.
Investigations are underway to arrest those involved.
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.
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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