An individual who was on his way to collect timber has reportedly died in a landmine explosion in Kilali area in Jaffna, the police reported.
An investigation to find his whereabouts was launched following a complaint lodged by a member of his family stating that the person had been missing.
The investigating teams later found his body in an area where the demining was yet to be concluded. His remains lie at the Jaffna hospital pending a post-mortem.
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 final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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