An inmate who was rushed to the Ratnapura Hospital after attempting to commit suicide has died upon admission yesterday (Dec 22).
The inmate is reported to have been identified as a 24-year old who was serving a prison sentence over the possession of illegal drugs.
Police said that the remains of the victim lie at the Ratnapura Hospital.
Further investigations into the incident are being carried out by the Police.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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.
Read these and more on tomorrow’s edition of the Sunday Times
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