A protest erupted against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa near the burial ground where former Havelock's Captain Wasim Thajudeen's body was being exhumed this morning.
Protestors carried placards attacking Rajapaksa, whose family is being accused by of involvement in the alleged murder. Both the former President and his elder son Namal Rajapaksa have denied any involvement with the alleged murder.
Thajudeen's body was exhumed amidst heavy security at the Dehiwela Muslim burial grounds this morning.
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.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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