Gun shots were fired at a group of supporters of the New Democratic Front (NDF) candidate Maithripala Sirisena while they were decorating a stage for a election rally in Kahawatta, police said. Atleast three people have been hospitalized. A group of unidentified persons arrived in six vehicles at the venue and opened fire at the supporters. Police Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana said that the incident took place in the early hours of today and four suspects have been identified.
The only orangutan held at the Dehiwala National Zoological gardens had passed away yesterday.
The Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation Ven Galagodaatte Ganasara Thera was today imprisoned for the third time.
The newly appointed heads of mission of Sri Lanka held discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today at the Sri Lankan parliament to explore ways to enhance diplomatic cooperation.
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