The bomb disposal unit of the security forces has confirmed that the suspicious package which was found at the Kollupitiya Railroad Station is not an explosive device.
Previously the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team of the Air Force was deployed to clear the Fort Railway station this morning as part of ongoing security measures.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in its Twitter handle while confirming that the package was not an explosive device called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities immediately.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
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