The body of a person who had been attacked before being dumped into a canal in Kantale has been recovered yesterday (Sept 15).
Police said that the incident had occured due to a brawl which had taken place at a party on September 12. One suspect has been arrested so far in connection with the killing.
The victim has been identified as 34-year old Kadiramalai Udayakumar. His remains have been placed at the Trincomalee hospital following a magisterial inquest, police added.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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