Security forces uncovered a parcel of explosives hidden in a cave in the Madatugama area this afternoon (Aug 11).
The explosives were recovered with the assistance of the Air Force an the Special Task Force (STF) in a cave behind the Madatugama village in a protected forest reserve.
It is believed that the explosives were concealed for the purpose of committing a crime and may have been placed there a few months before hand.
Police is continuing further investigations into the matter.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
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.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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