Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith today (3) questioned how the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had released Riyaj Bathiudeen, brother of former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen from custody despite keeping him in custody for five months on allegations he was linked to the plotters of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. Cardinal Ranjith questioned if the release indicated a "political deal" was afoot.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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