Hambantota Mayor Eraj Fernando and another individual have been sentenced to five years in prison by the Provincial High Court today (Aug 2).
The suspects have been accused of threatening a group of parliamentarians who had been on an inspection tour at the Hambantota Port, using a pistol. The incident had taken place in April 2014.
Meanwhile, three others who had acused of involvement in the incident, had been acquitted by the High Court during today's hearing.
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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