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Illegal elephant calf possession case fixed for Sept. 18
The case filed against eight individuals over the illegal possession of five elephant calfs will be taken up on September 18, the Colombo High Court ordered today (Aug 30).
During a hearing before High Court judge Vikum Kaluarachchi, the accused informed court that they would file objections against their charges during the next court proceeding.
The Attorney General served charges the suspects under 33 counts for violating the Fauna and Flora Act and also the Public Property Act.
The accused include wildlife officials namely Priyanka Sanjeewani, Upali Padmasiri, and Damith Chathuranga, and also Niraj Roshan alias 'Ali Roshan', Chandana Kumara, Chanuka Gamlath, Nishan Dhammika and Gamage Jayalath.
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SLAF Bell 212 crashes into Maduru Oya
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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Five killed in helicopter crash
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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