One woman was killed and another injured after they were attacked with a sharp weapon in the Nakkala area in Monaragala yesterday.
The deceased victim has been identified as a 44-year-old area resident. Police said she had been murdered by her brother-in-law due to a family dispute. The suspect's was also hospitalised with cut injuries due to the attack.
Monaragala police have arrested the 34-year-old suspect and investigations are ongoing.
The only orangutan held at the Dehiwala National Zoological gardens had passed away yesterday.
The Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation Ven Galagodaatte Ganasara Thera was today imprisoned for the third time.
The newly appointed heads of mission of Sri Lanka held discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today at the Sri Lankan parliament to explore ways to enhance diplomatic cooperation.
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