Six individuals have been arrested in Udubaddawa area in Dummalasuriya for allegedly excavating for treasure last evening, police reports. The suspects, who are residents of Udubaddawa, Nikaweratiya and Welipenna areas, have been arrested excavating in a privately owned land with the intention of finding ancient artifacts. A three wheeler, cab and a motorcycle has also been taken in to custody. The suspects and the recovered items will be produced before the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate today.
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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