An individual has died after being struck by a wooden pole during a brawl in Monaragala yesterday (Jul 26).
Police said the incident had occured when two drunk persons had engaged in fisticuffs during a wedding ceremony.
The victim has been identified as 42-year old Ajith Nishantha, a resident of Gadolbedda, Monaragala.
The person who had attacked the victim has been taken into police custody.
Further investigations continue.
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.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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