A former Dimbulagala Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested for allegedly levelling death threats against a monk, has been granted bail today (Nov 8).
Jagath Samarawickrama, had been arrested today for threatening Ven. Kimbulwane Seelananda Thero, the chief monk of Suriyadeva Raja Maha temple.
Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said the suspect had levelled threats after the monk refused to participate in a political rally in view of the presidential election.
The suspect had been granted bail after being produced before the Dehiattakandiya Magistrate’s Court.
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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