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Four acquitted over Kahawatta shooting during 2015 presidential polls
Four suspects who were charged with killing an individual in Kahawatta during the Presidential election in 2015 were acquitted today (Feb 26) and released by the High Court of Ratnapura.
A total of seven individuals were named as suspects in this case that was heard before Court.
However, court ordered that three other suspects including former Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara would continue to remain as suspects in the case.
Further hearing of the case will take place on March 22.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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