Long queues have begun forming at petrol stations as unions attached to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation have launched a protest demanding the arrest of Parliamentarian Arjuna Ranatunga.
A tense situation was reported last evening at the CPC, Dematagoda head Office when Parliamentarian Arjuna Ranatunga is said to have arrived at the location. Police Media Spokesman Superintendent of Police Ruwan Gunasekara said the unrest had escalated when a security officer of MP Ranatunga opened fire.
The security officer has been arrested by Police over the shooting.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
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.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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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