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vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, and advanced visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them and streamlining the vaccine supply chain. As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, the Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them with COVID Vaccines free of cost.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Auditor General has recommended that a national policy on State buildings should be established in the near future.The Auditor General has made the relevant recommendation in the audit report regarding the proper utilization of building requirements for Government institutions.As of March 31st, 2021, the relevant audit has included 1,166 buildings used by 142 Government institutions including corporations, statutory bodies, universities, public companies and projects.Accordingly, it has been revealed that between 2016 and 2020, Rs. 482 billion have been spent for the needs of those buildings out of the Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The 18-year-old thero, who was arrested on suspicion of murdering Venerable Nadagamuwe Mahanama Thero, the head of Seeduwa Vettewa Sri Nandarama Temple, was remanded until 23rd September.The Thero was remanded after being presented before the Negombo Magistrate on Saturday (17).SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the suspect was arrested on 15th September while he was attempting to leave for Dubai.The body of Venerable Nadagamuwe Mahanama Thero, the head of Seeduwa Vettewa Sri Nandarama Temple, was found in his room on 14th September.The police found the body after receiving a complaint regarding to a strong smell emnating from his room.The police said that the deceased Thero's eyes were blindfolded, a cloth was placed over his mouth and the body was covered with a robe.The deceased monk was 50 years old.Police said following the murder, Mahanama Thero had sold his SUV and the car and had tried to go abroad.Another suspect has been arrested in connection with this incident, and the Negombo Magistrate ordered that he be remanded until 23rd September.

Image: KDVR Two small airplanes collided in mid-air Saturday near Denver, killing three people, authorities said.The two occupants of one of the airplanes were both found dead in the wreckage and the occupant of the second plane was also found dead in wreckage at a separate location, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.The collision happened just before 9 a.m. Saturday.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Acting Convenor of the Inter University Students Federation, Terence Rodrigo alleged that the Government's acts of repression are performative, and further stated that despite harking about neoliberal values, none of the arrested activists have been presented before Court.Commenting on why the government was trying to make an example of protesters, Rodrigo rationalized that it is was because the government was unable to provide solutions to the economic and political problems faced by the people of Sri Lanka. 'Ranil Rajapaksa's economic reforms are not the answers the people are looking for', he said, adding that the national resources of the country have been sold by them.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Two teens are in custody facing charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated sexual assault, and aggravated kidnapping of a 25-year-old female in northwest Harris County.Neighbors who spoke anonymously with FOX 26 said they can't imagine what the 25-year-old victim is now going through.RELATED: Baytown police release composite sketch of possible suspect following recent park assault"I can't imagine, I have a 25-year-old myself. I can't imagine that it happened in this neighborhood," says a neighbor who did not want her identity known.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Minister of Transport Bandula Gunawardena in an interview to Ria Novosti, Russian media, hsa apologized for the arrest of a Russian Aircraft in June.In an interview, the Minister said that it "was a terrible mistake" and that Sri Lankan authorities apologize for what happened.Speaking further, the Minister said that Unfortunately, an error with the Russian aircraft of the company "Aeroflot" led to the flight being arrested by a Court order. However, he said thayt now this problem has been solved, and the President, the Prime Minister and the entire Government of Sri Lanka guarantees that this will never happen again. "We don't want to arrest any planes in Sri Lanka." the Minister said.Although attempts were made, the Minister was not immediately available for a comment on the matter.In June, the Aeroflot A330 (SU289) was grounded in Colombo following a court order obtained by Celestial Aviation Trading 10 Limited of Ireland, the owner of the aircraft, against Aeroflot in a Colombo court, over a lease dispute.However. the Commercial High Court of Colombo reversed its own decision of June 2nd of this year, on the detention of an Aeroflot flight at Bandaranaike International Airport.The Airbus A330-343 operated by Russian state-owned airline Aeroflot was denied permission to fly to Moscow as scheduled on June 2nd amid a legal dispute with a leasing company.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A suspect who distributes drugs procured from organized criminal Nadun Chinthaka alias Harak Kata, who is currently in Dubai, has been arrested in Piliyandala.The police said that during a raid in Bokundara, the suspect was arrested along with 10 grams and 150 milligrams of heroin as well as cash earned from drug trafficking.The suspect has previously been identified as a suspect in connection with drugs and homicide cases still pending at the Balapitiya and Matara Courts.He is scheduled to be presented before the Kesbewa Magistrate Court today.

Queen Elizabeth II‘s death, calls are now being made for the monarchy to release several diamonds currently featured in the British crown jewels.The Kohinoor diamond, also known as Koh-i-noor or Koh-i-Nûr, the Great Star of Africa and the Second Star of Africa diamonds are often seen as symbols of imperialist history. Chinese delegation barred from Queen Elizabeth’s lying in state: report The 105-carat Kohinoor diamond is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, and was originally mined in India thousands of years ago.The monetary value of the diamond is unclear, though it is startling in both size and sparkle.Despite the diamond’s complicated and mysterious history — and many owners who lay claim to it across India, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan — it now adorns a crown created for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother to wear during her coronation as queen consort in 1937.The diamond had previously been worn as a brooch by Queen Victoria and was also included in the crowns of Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary.The Kohinoor diamond is on display, still set in Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s crown, at the Tower of London.There are reports that Camilla, the Queen Consort, will wear the crown at King Charles’ coronation, but that is yet to be seen.In 2016, the Indian Culture Ministry called for “all possible efforts” to return the Kohinoor diamond to India.

Prince Harry will now be permitted to wear a military uniform to Queen Elizabeth II‘s vigil on Saturday evening.Buckingham Palace officials informed the media that Prince Harry will be able to wear his military garb when he joins other members of the royal family at Westminster Hall for 15 minutes of silence in front of the queen’s coffin during her final vigil. Here’s who will be in the Canadian delegation for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral The queen’s actual funeral will take place on Monday, Sept.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Urban Council member for Ambalangoda was arrested for the possession of two firearms and a sword.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Two newly appointed Ambassadors to Sri Lanka handed over their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today (16).Her Excellency Mrs. Bonnie Horbach, the Dutch Ambassador to Sri Lanka and His Excellency Mr.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lankan authorities have arrested three women for illegally carrying gold and mobile phones into Sri Lanka at the Bandaranaike International Airport.The suspects are residents of the Giriulla, Marawila, and Hambantota areas, aged 35, 40, and 48.Police said that over 719g of gold, three gold chains, 163 smart mobile phones, 695 other mobile phones, and 810 batteries used for mobile phones were seized from their possession.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Vice Sangha Raja of Myanmar Sitagu Sayadaw Most. Ven.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka Police on Thursday (15) arrested a 24-year-old woman for aiding in the murder of a 7-year-old girl child.Police said they recovered the body of the victim on the 11th of September from an abandoned mine deep inside Delwala, located in the Kalawana Police Division in the Ratnapura District.Police said the hunt is on for the woman's husband, who is the key suspect in the murder.The woman was arrested while hiding in the Pothupituya Police Division.

Wendy Williams is back in rehab. The 58-year-old TV presenter has entered a treatment facility to “take some time to focus on her health and wellness” her publicist confirmed on Wednesday. (14.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A workshop on “Coral Species Identification and Reef Restoration” intending to broaden the scope of Navy divers, was successfully held at the Command Diving & Salvage Unit (East) in Naval Dockyard Trincomalee and Sandy Bay on 13th and 14th September 2022.The workshop which covered practical and theoretical aspects was conducted by prominent marine biologists and coral restoration experts.The coral ecosystem makes a huge contribution to preserving the biodiversity of the marine environment. Sri Lanka Navy has commenced a Coral Conservation Project and various other initiatives to reduce the damage to this precious coral ecosystem due to natural causes and human activities. Under that, the Navy is expected to restore and conserve the coral ecosystem by creating artificial concrete reefs and growing corals on them, providing breeding sites for fish.The corals that were placed on the artificial concrete reefs previously, under the Navy Coral Conservation Project are currently growing successfully. In the future, opportunities will be open for local and foreign divers to engage in recreational diving at those sites and that will also be a major boost for the promotion of the tourism sector in due course.Ten officers and forty sailors attached to the Sri Lanka Navy’s Diving Unit participated in the workshop, picking the brain of experts on identification and restoration procedures of coral species.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The resolution on the Parliamentary Committee proposed to be established in the Parliament will be called "National Assembly" on the 20th in the morning.The proposal on "National Assembly" has been included in the supplement related to the theory book released on September 9th.The Parliament is scheduled to meet from the 20th to the 23rd, and every day except the 23rd Friday.According to a proposal to adjourn the council brought by the government on "the need to increase the government's income" on the 21st.It was also decided to hold the debate till 5.30.On September 22nd from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM Sri Lanka Television Corporation (Amendment) Bill (Second Reading) and orders under the Civil Aviation Act are to be adopted after debate. The recommendations related to amending the Standing Orders of the Parliament are scheduled to be debated until 4.30 PM.It has also been decided to hold the debate as per the proposal during the adjournment of the House brought by the opposition till 5.30.Friday, September 23rd has decided to submit condolences for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, From 1.00 p.m. It has also been decided here to offer condolences for the death of former Member of Parliament the late Amarakirthi Athukorala until 5.30.In the meantime, the veteran has drawn the committee's attention to the need to relax the restrictions on visiting Parliament due to the covid situation and security reasons. Thus, as a preliminary step, it was also agreed to permit the parties who request to visit the Parliament, including school students, on days when there are no parliamentary meetings.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, UNITED STATES - 2021/07/21: The Ohio State University logo at the top of the Ohio Stadium at sunset, during a summer day on The Ohio State University campus. (Photo by Stephen Zenner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A federal appeals court ruling Wednesday revives unsettled lawsuits against Ohio State University over decades-old sexual abuse by the late team doctor Richard Strauss.A district judge in Columbus had dismissed most of the unsettled cases, acknowledging that hundreds of young men were abused but agreeing with the university’s argument that the legal time limit for the claims had long passed.

PHILADELPHIA - An arson suspect who police believe hoarded hundreds of one-gallon jugs full of gasoline inside an abandoned West Philadelphia home was taken into custody on Wednesday. After more than a month on the run, investigators say 37-year-old Darren Arnold was spotted in the area of 10th street and Oregon Avenue Wednesday morning. The U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested 37-year-old Darren Arnold on charges of arson and related offenses linked to "several incidents" on the 100 block of North 59th Street in August.The investigation began on August 1 when officers were called to an abandoned property on North 59th street for complaints of a strong gas smell coming from inside.RELATED HEADLINESAuthorities say 154 one-gallon milk jugs full of gasoline were found inside the property and a hazmat team was called. Neighboring homes were evacuated as crews removed the gas. Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that the home had previously caught fire in March and had since been abandoned. Hours later, firefighters were called back to the property to extinguish a morning fire.

John Fetterman (left) and Dr. Mehmet Oz (right) are facing off in one of 2022 s most competitive U.S.

Alberta has followed the federal government’s lead and declared Monday, Sept. 19 a provincial day of mourning “in solemn recognition of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”

FILE IMAGE - The crown of the late Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, made of platinum and containing the famous Koh-i-noor Diamond, along with other gems. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) LONDON - Hours after Queen Elizabeth II’s death, social media users in India began calling for the return of the famous Koh-i-Noor, a nearly 106-carat diamond discovered in India and obtained long ago by the British Empire.Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died on Sept.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Police Special Task Force has arrested one suspect who facilitated transportation for illegal immigrants to go to Australia by boat in Kattankudi.The suspect was identified as a 38-year-old resident of Batticaloa.Police said that on 10th of September, five suspects were arrested near the Kalladi bridge for providing transportation facilities to a group of suspects who were attempting to migrate to Australia illegally.The Kanthankudi police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka Police said that two men were arrested on Wednesday (14) morning for abducting a woman and making a getaway in a car.The suspects were arrested by the Baddagama Police Officers.Sri Lanka Police said that the woman in question was traveling to an apparel factory in Dikwella, where she was employed.She was abducted by the men in a car, while en route to work.The men had proceeded to the Baddegama Exit on the Southern Expressway and Police Officers manning the post, had noticed that the woman's mouth was covered by the hand of one of the men seated at the back.The Police Officers informed the Baddegama Traffic Police Division and an operation was launched to stop the vehicle in Baddegama Town.Before stopping the car, police officers who in pursuit of the vehicle had observed that the back doors were locked, and a man was forcibly holding on to the woman at knifepoint.Police Officers had also noticed a tussle between the abductor and victim, said the Police statement.Thereafter, a Police Sergeant opened fire into the sky and broke the back-door windows of the car, pulling out the suspect, and the woman.Both were admitted to the Baddegama Hospital for injuries.The 23-year-old driver of the car was arrested and the car was seized.Sri Lanka Police said that the abduction was the result of an illicit affair, however, investigations are on 

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The resolution to constitute the Parliament Committee called the "National Council" has now been added to the Addendum to the Order Book for September 20th.Thus, the National Council will consist of the Speaker as the Chair, the Prime Minister, the Leader of the House of Parliament, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, the Chief Government Whip, and not more than thirty-five Members of Parliament representing the Ninth Parliament from recognized Political Parties in Sri Lanka as determined by the Leaders of the Political Parties.Accordingly, the National Council shall have the jurisdiction and general responsibilities in order to;• Determine the general priorities of Parliament to guide the formulation of short, medium, and long-term national policies;• Agree on short and medium-term common minimum programs in respect of the stabilization of the economy; • Arrange special meetings with the Ministers of the Cabinet of Ministers, the National Council, the Chairpersons of the Special Committees, and Youth observers of Youth Organizations.The National Council shall have powers to request reports from Sectoral Oversight Committees, The Committee on Public Finance, The Committee on Public Accounts, The Committee on Public Enterprises, The Committee on Banking and Financial Services, The Committee on Ways and Means, The Committee on Economic Stabilization; and Any Committee controlling Public Finance.The Addendum to the Order Book on the above can be obtain via the below link.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that a national plan should be implemented to ensure food security and nutrition in Sri Lanka.He made this observation addressing the inaugural program of the establishment of the Multi-sector Combined Mechanism for empowering Rural Economic Revitalization Centers to ensure food security and nutrition.The program was held at the President's Office on Tuesday(13).The president pointed out that agriculture should be made a foreign exchange earning sector by way of enhancing production and competitiveness through the modernization of agriculture.The President who emphasized the need to work in an organized and collective manner to solve the food issue in the face of the global food crisis said that everyone should join hands with the government's new program to ensure food security and nutrition.The President’s statement is as follows;-The government has got to face the challenge of provision of food to all since the country experienced a minus seven economy.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma County inmate found dead in his jail cell over the weekend was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the county alleging that in 2019, he and other inmates were tortured by jail employees who forced them to repeatedly listen to the children’s song "Baby Shark" for hours.John Basco, 48, was found unresponsive in his cell early Sunday morning, Oklahoma County Detention Center officials said in a news release. He was pronounced dead after jail workers began lifesaving efforts, they said.

WASHINGTON - Four Philadelphia Eagles fans who say they were injured last January have filed a lawsuit against the Washington Commanders. The incident happened at FedEx Field in Landover during a 20-16 loss against the Eagles on Jan. 2.A gaggle of fans gathered by the railing to greet players as they exited through the tunnel, and when Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts walked by, the railing collapsed causing multiple people to fall to the ground. LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JANUARY 02: A railing collapses as Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks through the tunnel celebrating with eagles fans following the win over the Washington Football Team 20-16 at FedExField on January 02, 2022 in Lan "Through the initial shock, my first reaction was to assist those involved," Hurts wrote in a letter to the Commanders.

Canada will mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II with a national day of mourning on Sept. 19.

The kangaroo Dot in the Wild Life Sydney Zoo. Farmers call them a plague, gourmets a treat and animal rights activists a miracle of evolution: kangaroos.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces granted approval to appoint Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from 12 September 2022.Accordingly, Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today.Air Vice Marshal RAUP Rajapaksa RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MA in IS&S (UK), BSc (Def Stu), MIM (SL), rcds, psc joined the Sri Lanka Air Force as an Officer Cadet in the General Duties Pilot Branch in 1988. Having undergone his Basic Combat Training at Kotelawala Defence Academy, Basic Flying Training at No.

ARDMORE, Pa. - "Mommy, terrible sandwich!" Those three words are all it took to create one of the most viral back-to-school TikToks this year.It all began when Ricki Weisberg made her son Abe a grape jelly and butter sandwich for his first day of kindergarten. Little did she know - the butter had gone bad!Just moment after stepping off the bus, Abe told his mom, "Mommy, terrible sandwich," without hesitation.His mom responded to the brutal critique saying, "Thanks for letting me know," in a moment that has since gone viral.The video was first posted 5 years ago.

The National List of Essential Medicines plays an important role in ensuring accessibility of affordable quality medicines at all levels of healthcare. This will give boost to cost-effective, quality medicines and contribute towards reduction in out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare for citizens NEW DELHI: Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday released the National List of Essential Medicines 2022, comprising 384 medicines across 27 categories, the ministry of health and family welfare said in a statement.

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Human Rights Council should fulfil its mandates in protection and promotion of human rights based on the principles of non-selectivity, objectivity and impartiality, and without submitting to politicization or double standard, said Iran at the 51st Regular Session of the UNHRC on Monday (12)."Indeed, protection and promotion of human rights is a prime responsibility of the State concerned and it is for them to seek any support and assistance, as they may deem it useful and necessary, from the relevant UN human rights mechanisms," he said.The Iranian Delegate noted that the UN Human Rights Council should avoid politicization and refrain from political prejudices toward any country.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration announced that the 19th of September has been declared as a special holiday for all Government agencies as a day of mourning has been declared for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - A 13-year-old California middle school student was arrested after bringing fentanyl to school that caused a school supervisor to suffer an overdose.Still life. Oxycodone.

PHILADELPHIA - A teenage boy is being held responsible for the shooting of a 19-year-old at a busy SEPTA station in Philadelphia this summer, according to the District Attorney's Office.Police say the victim was shot in the chest, stomach and hand at the 15th Street Station under City Hall on July 14. He reportedly fought for his life for 13 days.Officials say the incident began after a 14-year-old suspect boarded a train at the 69th Street Station with a loaded 9mm gun. Both the suspect and victim reportedly got into an argument and drew guns when exiting the train. Officials say the suspect then shot the victim at close range and escaped in the chaos of running passengers.

China will still have a role to play as the operations will require some component imports from China. Global technology supply chains were disrupted this year, as China locked down Shanghai, which is a technology hub, following its zero-Covid policy.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police said that two more people were arrested for causing property damage on the 9th of May 2022. A 44-year-old man was arrested for an attack on the Horana Mayor's residence.Police said that a 37-year-old resident of the Doratiyava area was arrested for attacking and damaging the house of the Kurunegala Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman on the 9th of May.

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A 13-year-old boy is recovering after he was shot in West Philadelphia.Authorities said the shooting happened Sunday afternoon, about 4 p.m., at North 58th and Vine Streets.The boy was shot one time in the groin, officials said.He was taken by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, treated for his injury and listed in stable condition.Police are investigating the shooting.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The final match of the 2022 Asia Cup cricket tournament will be held at 7.30 pm in Dubai on Sunday (11).The match will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.Sri Lanka qualified for the finals of the Asia Cup cricket tournament on 11 previous occasions, however won the title only five times.Pakistan has qualified for the finals on 4 occasions and won the title twice.Sri Lanka enters the final this year as an unbeaten team in the Super Four round.Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said that the team remains prepared for the match today.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Two suspects have been arrested for assaulting officers of the Puttalam Division's Narcotics Unit and obstructing their duties.The arrest was carried out by the officers of Anamaduwa Police.The officers of the Narcotics Unit, who inspected two people suspected of being in possession of drugs, had gone with the suspects for another round of inspection.At that time, a group of people attacked the officials with sticks and weapons, Police said.The four injured officers are currently receiving treatment at the Puttalam Hospital.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A Black pastor who was arrested by white police officers while watering the flowers of a neighbor who was out of town filed a federal lawsuit alleging the ordeal violated his constitutional rights and caused lingering problems including emotional distress and anxiety.Michael Jennings filed the lawsuit Friday night against three officers and the central Alabama town of Childersburg requesting a jury trial and seeking an unspecified amount of money.Jennings’ lawyers held a news conference outside the Birmingham federal courthouse on Saturday to discuss the lawsuit, and the NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, and other groups planned a rally afterward at a downtown park.RELATED: Legoland performers ignored Black children, lawsuit alleges"I’m here for accountability, and I’m here for justice," Jennings told the news conference.The suit alleged the actions of Officers Christopher Smith and Justin Gable, Sgt.

(Photo: Consumer Product Safety Commission) Tens of thousands of "hearmuffs" designed to protect the ears of babies and children have been recalled over burn risks.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall involves four models of HearMuffs sound compression systems, all of which use AAA alkaline batteries that can rupture and cause projectile or burn injuries. The earmuffs are made by Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio.The four models involved in the recall are LA-infant-AM-WH, LA-infant-ASM-WH, LA-infant-ASM-WHPlus and LA-kids-AM-WH.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Medical Professionals Sri Lanka for System Change have demanded an immediate stop to the 'continuing arrests and incarceration of peaceful activists under the guise of imaginary charges', and further appeals to the 'President and his Government to rethink their strategy and do their utmost to give relief to the suffering masses'.In a communique, the Medical Professionals Sri Lanka for System Change state that 'the new President made it his top priority to use the Police and other forces available to him, to apprehend the peaceful protesters and imprison them using the emergency powers as well as the much maligned Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a piece of draconian legislation vehemently condemned by international human rights organizations over the years. Although the state of emergency has been lifted, purging of dissidents continue, over 3000 arrested so far, latest victims being a popular actress remanded for one week and student leaders incarcerated for up to three months or longer under the PTA.''Many government goons including parliamentarians and police officers, easily identified on video evidence as attackers of the peaceful protesters, have been enlarged on bail and are roaming freely dispensing their own brand of venom on the people.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) has introduced new feature updates to the QR system.Accordingly:-Ability to disburse fuel through QR for non-motor categories such as generators, grass-cutters & other equipment is available.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Aragalaya Activist Lahiru Weerasekera was arrested in Colombo on Friday (9) evening.Sri Lanka Police said he was arrested down Dupliation Road in Colombo.Police Spokesperson SSP Attorney-at-Law Nihal Thalduwa told News 1st that Weerasekera was arrested for the obstruction of duties of police officers during a protest in Maradana, being party to an unlawful assembly, and several other charges.