Nine persons including Kalutara Pradeshiya Sabha member Manoj Ekanayake have been arrested over two threatening incidents in Moronthuduwa today (Jul 15).
According to the police, the suspects had forcefully entered two houses in the area and had threatened the residents who had filed a police complaint afterwards.
Among the arrested persons were seven women, police said, adding that they would be produced before the Panadura court in due course.
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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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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