Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the assault of three persons in the Nuriyawatte area in Deraniyagala today (Nov 16).
Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said the victims had been attacked after being questioned as to whom they had cast their vote during the presidential election.
The victims, identified as residents of Nuriyawatte between the ages of 21 and 36 had been admitted to the the Deraniyagala Hospital. One individual hadbeen transferred to the Karawanella hospital for further treatment.
Police said the suspects were of ages 17 and 34. They are due to be produced before the Avissawella Magistrate's Court tomorrow.
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.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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