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COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Election Commission said that it cannot be satisfied with the status of investigations taking place with regard to the death threats made to three members of the NEC.A senior official at the National Election Commission speaking to News 1st said that various factions are continuing to make undue influence on the NEC in order to delay the Local Government Elections.He added that certain state officials, attached to several State Institutions that should be involved in ensuring a Free & Fair election takes place, are neglecting their duties.The Senior Official said that those who appointed the state officials who are neglecting their duties must be held accountable for the dereliction of duty.The Chairman of the National Election Commission, Attorney Nimal Punshihewa has requested the President to intervene over the death threats made to the members of the National Election Commission.The NEC Chairman in a letter to the President requested that an environment favourable to conduct a free and fair election be created.News 1st also inquired from the Criminal Investigations Department on the progress made with regard to the investigations on the death threats made to members of the National Election Commission.A Senior Official at the CID said that investigations revealed that the threatening phone calls were made from Dubai.He said that a telecommunication analysis reports has been called for from the service providers.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Indian media have reported that Najeem Mohammed Imran alias Kanjipani Imran, who is a leading drug trafficker in the country, had fled to India and is now preparing to enter Pakistan from there.However, the main question is, how did he fled to India after his release on bail.Indian Intelligence put Tamil Nadu on High Alert following information that one of Sri Lanka’s notorious drug lords ‘Kanjipani’ Imran had entered India through the coastal Rameswaram.An Intelligence alert said Imran had managed to enter the coastal town on Christmas eve along with another individual.Kanjipani Imran faces serious charges in Sri Lanka including murder, and he was released on a Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st): Notorious underworld gangster Mohamed Najim Mohamed Imran alias ‘Kanjipani’ Imran sneaked into Rameswaram days after his release on bail by a court in Sri Lanka according to police sources, reported The Hindu.The Tamil Nadu intelligence has sounded an alert to senior police officers across the State to mount vigil along the coastal districts and look for him and his associate who landed along the Ramanathapuram district coast on December 25, 2022.Imran, wanted by the Sri Lankan authorities for various offences, including murders and criminal intimidation, was arrested in Dubai in 2019 and deported to the Island Nation. He was in judicial custody till a local court granted him bail on payment of two sureties, each 5 million local currencies.The State intelligence had a specific input from central intelligence agencies and reliable sources that Imran was planning to enter India after his release on bail.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigations Department has commenced a study on the nine criminals who were arrested from the special camp for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees at Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirappalli.The CID said that following the evaluation a decision will be taken on the suspects that need to be repatriated to Sri Lanka for prosecution.The Criminal Investigations Department said that reports on these criminals have been called for from all the police stations, and a CID team is expected to leave for India soon for investigations. The Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested nine Sri Lankans from the special camp for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees at Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirappalli over their alleged involvement in drugs and arms smuggling to revive the LTTE.The agency said that two of the arrested men were in regular touch with a Pakistan-based drug runner, Haji Salim, who often travelled between Dubai, Pakistan and Iran. These men and Salim were working to revive the LTTE in Sri Lanka and India, the NIA said.The arrested men have been identified as:C.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left for the United States of America on Monday (26) morning.He had left for Dubai via the VIP Terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport, and thereafter will fly to the US.He was accompanied by former First Lady Ayoma Rajapaksa, son Daminda Rajapaksa, daughter-in-law S. D.

The Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested nine Sri Lankans from the special camp for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees at Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirappalli over their alleged involvement in drugs and arms smuggling to revive the LTTE.The agency said that two of the arrested men were in regular touch with a Pakistan-based drug runner, Haji Salim, who often travelled between Dubai, Pakistan and Iran. These men and Salim were working to revive the LTTE in Sri Lanka and India, the NIA said.“The arrested men have been identified as C Gunashekharan alias Guna, Pushparajah, Mohammad Asmin, Alahapperumaga Sunil Ghamini Fonseaa, Stanly Kennady, Ladiya Chandrasena, Dhanukka Roshan, Vella Suranka and Thilipan,” a spokesperson for the agency said.“The case pertains to activities of a Sri Lankan drug mafia controlled by C Gunashekharan and Pushparajah in association with Haji Salim, drug and arms supplier based in Pakistan, which has been operating in India and Sri Lanka in illegal drugs and arms for the revival of LTTE in India and Sri Lanka.

GEORGIA Harrison has revealed she was just 24 hours away from dying after the stress of a sex tape leak led to a health emergency. Almost two years ago to the day, the Love Island star was hospitalised with sepsis after a cyst on her ovary burst and became infected. The illness struck four months after vile Stephen Bear, 32, posted secretly filmed CCTV footage of the pair having sex on OnlyFans without Georgia's consent.

Colombo (News 1st) – The 26-year-old driver of the car that crashed in Colpetty on Saturday morning killing one person, who fled overseas within hours of the accident, and arrested on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport from Dubai this morning (12th) has been remanded until 16 December.Police on Monday said that they would seek Interpol assistance to have him extradited to Sri Lanka. Police said he had been driving the Mercedes-Benz that crashed into a parked three-wheeler on Galle Road around dawn on Saturday killing the 58-year-old driver of the 3-wheeler.

Colombo (News 1st) – The 26-year-old driver of the car that crashed in Colpetty on Saturday morning killing one person, who fled overseas within hours of the accident, was arrested on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport from Dubai this morning (12th), police said.Police on Monday said that they would seek Interpol assistance to have him extradited to Sri Lanka. Police said he had been driving the Mercedes-Benz that crashed into a parked three-wheeler on Galle Road around dawn on Saturday killing the 58-year-old driver of the 3-wheeler.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka's Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment  Manusha Nanayakkara in Parliament informed today (22) that the law will be strictly enforced against those involved in trafficking women to Oman, where they are auctioned and sold to the highest bidder.Minister Manusha Nanayakkara revealed to the parliament that as per the data available with the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau there are 12 Sri Lankan women at the Safe-House in Oman operated by the Sri Lankan Embassy who had registered themselves with the SLFEB, and another 65 who had used visit visa to travel to Oman citing other reasons to Sri Lankan authorities.He added that 70 Sri Lankan women registered with the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, and 7 Sri Lankan women have used visit visa and are currently held in Dubai.The Minister went on to note that Sri Lankans who registered with the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau and face issues overseas can be brought back to the country without any issue, however, there is growing concern over the rise in numbers using visit visa for employment purposes.He added that legal action was instituted on over 100 incidents of abuse, and multiple suspects were arrested based on the investigations.He revealed to the house that only 40 Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau personnel are assigned to meet the needs of all countries, however, Cabinet has approved to recruit of another 50 personnel.Minister Manusha Nanayakkara individual at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oman who is accused of committing sexual abuse towards Sri Lankan women over there has been interdicted and will be brought back to the country where he will be arrested on arrival, and will be investigated. 

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Third Secretary of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oman E. Kushan is alleged to have committed sexual abuse, and engaged in the trafficking of Sri Lankan women for sex. However, he denies these claims and told EXCLUSIVELY to News 1st that these allegations are fabricated and have no ground. On Sunday (21) several former expats visited News 1st and expose startling details, and the said Third Secretary of the Sri Lankan Embassy rejected all the allegations as baseless. "While talking he put his arms around me, and I tried to push him away. I told him that that was not what I came for and I came to speak.

Colombo (News 1st) – The Immigration and Emigration Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport arrested the main suspect linked to trafficking Sri Lankan women to Oman, upon his return to the country from Dubai on Friday night (Nov. 18). The 40-year-old suspect is a resident of Wattala, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) told News 1st. According to the SLBFE, the suspect is believed to have trafficked women for sex through an office set up in Maradana.The 40-year-old man was handed over to the Katunayake Police for further investigations and he will be produced at the Negombo Magistrate's Court on Saturday (Nov.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka’s government promised parliament on Saturday that it would investigate revelations by News 1st of a major sex slave trade in which Sri Lankan women are being sold into slavery in Oman.Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena told the house that a special team was dispatched to look into the complaints of the sex slave ring in Oman, in order to take swift action. "The President has paid special attention to this situation.

NEW DELHI : New Delhi-based Aakash Healthcare Pvt. Ltd on Wednesday said it has acquired Asia Med Centre in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent for $4 million. The upgraded 60-bedded multi-speciality hospital will be opened to public on 23 November.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lankan authorities revealed that the massive haul of 300 kg of heroin seized on the high seas south of the coastal city of Hambantota was sent to Sri Lanka by a wanted criminal identified as 'Ran Malli', a close associate of underworld leader Nadun Chinthaka alias Harak Kata.Sri Lanka Police said 'Ran Malli' and 'Harak Kata' are currently in hiding in Dubai.A special operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Police Special Task Force and Police Narcotic Bureau off the Great Basses Reef Lighthouse Hambantota led to the interception of a local fishing trawler carrying over 331kg of heroin (Including packages), worth around Rs. 6622 – 13244 million in gross street value and apprehension of 06 suspects on 05th November 2022. The drug-carrying trawler and the suspects were brought to Galle Harbour on Monday morning (07th November).

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Colombo Crimes Division arrested a Former Lance Corporal of the Sri Lanka Army for links with organized crimes and drugs.Sri Lanka Police said that it arrested a Former Lance Corporal of the Sri Lanka Army for his connections with notorious underworld gangster, drug trafficker, and Wanter Criminal Nadun Chinthaka alias Harak Kata.Harak Kata is currently in hiding in Dubai, and Police said that the Former Lance Corporal of the Sri Lanka Army has managed his finances here in Sri Lanka.6 grams of heroin were discovered from the possession of the suspects, and based on his statement a firearm and a hand grenade was recovered hidden under the new Kelani Bridge in Sedawatte.Information has also come to light that the 31-year-old suspect forged a passport to travel to Dubai and returned to the country in early October 2022.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – International slavery continues to be a modern day curse that plagues our world.News 1st has for many years battled against international slavery, with a particular focus on Sri Lankan Domestic Workers who are all too often held captive in the Middle East.In the recent past, News 1st has warned that Sri Lanka's current economic crisis would result in increasing numbers of Sri Lankan women being trapped into slavery as thousands more venture overseas to escape poverty.  Now our worst fears have been realised.News 1st brings to you the shocking revelation that more than 50 women have been sent into slavery in Dubai by two job agencies in the central cities of Anuradhapura and Kurunegala, in a report filed by News 1st's Nisal Sooriyarachchi, and Naveksha Gunasekera.A foreign employment agency in Anuradhapura has trafficked more than 50 women to work as virtual slave labour in the state of Dubai where most of them are currently been held against their will in atrocious conditions. Several women who who fell victim to this scam have revealed that the agency headed by 3 women living in Dubai. Thushara Nilmini, a resident of Anuradhapura, who finally made her way back to Sri Lanka after falling victim to the scam, said that between 50 and 60 women who went abroad for domestic work are being held captive in various areas of Dubai. Chandrika, who asked that her full name not be revealed, has gone to work as a domestic worker in Dubai and is currently in a destitute state there. News 1st managed to obtain a telephone interview while she is in Dubai.She said that they stayed at the agency for about a month, and barely got anything to eat. "Then they stationed us at this safe house.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a double murder in Katubedda.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – News has been published in certain print and social media in a misleading manner to the public stating that Wickramaratne Nandun Chinthaka alias ‘Harakkata’, a notorious drug kingpin was released by the Dubai Police on 03rd October 2022 due to the Defence Ministry’s delay in submitting the file from this country to the Dubai authorities regarding the criminal allegations levelled against him.The National Central Bureau (Sri Lanka Interpol) in Colombo which functions under purview of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) had been informed that the aforementioned individual has been arrested by the authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 19th August 2022 in response to a Red Notice alert issued by the National Central Bureau. Afterwards, the CID vide their letter number INT 281/21 dated 12th September 2022 had requested the Ministry of Defence to coordinate the extradition of aforementioned individual to Sri Lanka, around 3:00 p.m., same day.Thereafter, on 13th September 2022, in keeping with the instructions of the Secretary, Ministry of Defence, a letter prepared with regard to the above individual and related official documents were handed over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) by the officers of the Defence Ministry’s Legal Division.Consequently, the MFA had requested instructions from the Attorney General's Department (AG) on 14th September 2022 in this regard which the Attorney General's Department responded on 26th September 2022.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – On Thursday 6th October, Asia Rugby President, Qais Al Dhalai received Roshan Ranasinghe, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of Sri Lanka at the Asia Rugby offices in Dubai to discuss matters relating to the suspended Sri Lanka Rugby.The discussions were mainly focused on finding solutions for the problems regarding the governance of the game in Sri Lanka and the discussion led to a request from the Honorable Minister for Asia Rugby to allow Sri Lanka Rugby National Teams to take part in Asia Rugby tournaments.Qais Al DhalaiQais Al Dhalai, the Asia Rugby President said “On 22 May 2022, the Sri Lanka Olympic Committee President Suresh Subramaniam met me in Dubai to discuss the matters concerning the suspension of Sri Lanka Rugby by the continental federation where I pledged my support for the Sri Lanka Rugby athletes to return to the field sooner than later. I visited Sri Lanka teams in Coventry a few days prior to the commencement of the Commonwealth Games and I was delighted to see both the men's and women's teams performing well in the global area.”He added “Today, I am delighted to receive Honorable Roshan Ranasinghe the new Sri Lankan Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs at the headquarters of Asia Rugby in the UAE – Dubai and thanking him for his commitment, dedication and passion towards sport and rugby in specific.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Three people, including a Sri Lankan woman who attempted to sell an infant via social media for 12,000 Dirhams, have been arrested in Dubai.Dubai media revealed that a 35-year-old Indonesian woman attempted to sell her newborn baby boy in need of money.Two associates, including a Sri Lankan woman, have helped her in her efforts to find a buyer.The 45-year-old Sri Lankan woman had posted an advertisement online last February to sell the 2-month-old baby.After receiving information about this incident, the Dubai Police has initiated an investigation to find the suspects.Accordingly, a policewoman contacted the Sri Lankan woman and went under the pretense of attempting to buy the child, and in the process, arrested the three suspects.In the trial held last week, all three were found guilty at the Dubai Courts for human trafficking.Accordingly, one suspect has been sentenced to three years in prison and a fine of four thousand dirhams.Due to their illegal stay at the United Arab Emirates, they have been sentenced to an additional month's imprisonment and a fine of 1,000 dirhams.

Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Muhammad Isa and his brother Ahmed had been meaning to join a gym and get fit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.Flights filled up quickly and the prices of tickets for remaining connections sky-rocketed, apparently driven by fears that Russia’s borders could soon close or of a broader call-up that might send many Russian men of fighting age to the war’s front lines.Tickets for the Moscow-Belgrade flights operated by Air Serbia, the only European carrier besides Turkish Airlines to maintain flights to Russia despite a European Union flight embargo, sold out for the next several days. The price for flights from Moscow to Istanbul or Dubai increased within minutes before jumping again, reaching as high as 9,200 euros ($9,119) for a one-way economy class fare.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Private Maheesh Theekshana who was part of Sri Lanka Cricket Teram that won the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai was elevated to the rank of Sergeant by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army.The Army-groomed sportsmen and sportswomen who shone distinctively in the field of international sports were invited this morning (20) to the Commander’s office at the Army HQ to receive appreciative compliments and cash incentives.Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army after meeting those sport stars who brought fame to the country and the Army alike commended their achievements and talked to each one of them in the presence of the Director Sports of the Army.Those international achievers included Sergeant M.M Theekshana, a member of the Sri Lankan Cricket team who won the Asia Cup Championship – 2022, Corporal T.T Algama, Corporal K.B.Y De Silva and Corporal M.A.I.J Perera, all of them in the Sri Lankan National Netball team who won the Asian Netball Championship – 2022 and the Bodybuilder, Corporal R.A.D.P Rajapaksha who won the Bronze Medal in the Asian Bodybuilding Championship – 2022.At the same time, the Army Chief in recognition of their achievements instructed respective authorities to promote the above achievers in rank in an attempt to stimulate them further.Accordingly, Private M.M Theekshana was elevated to the rank of Sergeant, Private T.T Algama, to the rank of Corporal, Private K.B.Y De Silva to the rank of Corporal and Private M.A.I.J Perera to the rank of Corporal during the same occasion.The Commander of the Army, appreciative of their international achievements afterwards awarded financial incentives to Sergeant M.M Theekshana, Netball Team Members and Bodybuilder

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.

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.

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the island on Saturday (17) to attended the funeral of late Queen Elizabeth II. Officer in charge of the Bandaranaike International Airport said that a group including the President left for Dubai this morning on an Emirates Flight.From Dubai the entourage including the president will go to London.This marks President Ranil Wickramasinghe's maiden visit abroad.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Public Security Ministry said on Friday (16) that steps are being taken to extradite 13 wanted underworld criminals who are overseas and evading prosecution.Public Security Secretary S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); An 18-year-old monk arrested for murdering a senior monk at temple in Seeduwa.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A two-day Sri Lanka Cultural Festival titled “Explore Sri Lanka”- Qatar MENASA 2022, Years of Culture was celebrated recently at the Education City in Doha-Qatar. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha in collaboration with the Sri Lankan community organizations organized the event.This event presented an important opportunity for Sri Lanka to showcase Sri Lankan culture, arts, handicrafts, history, religion, Ceylon tea culture, the Sri Lankan way of life and skills, etc. to the people of the State of Qatar and the expatriate community.Traditional Sri Lankan dances and the drum performances by the students of the Stafford Sri Lanka School Doha and Dinu Dance Academy in Doha added glamour to the event and captivated the audience- foreigners and locals alike, with the various types of enchanting performances like Kandyan, Prashashthi, Awrudu, Folk, etc.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Trade and Consumer Protection Nalin Fernando says that the wheat flour imported from Turkey and Dubai is scheduled to be received in the country in the coming days.The Minister said that the relevant flour will be imported by the importers.The minister further said that raids were carried out in recent days in search of traders selling eggs at high prices.

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); Sri Lanka is planning on securing the extradition of eight criminals wanted by local authorities, including notorious gangster Nadun Chinthaka alias 'Harak Kata'.Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security S.

in London known as The Shard early Sunday, according to local reports.Video posted on social media shows the climber making his way up the 95-story building just after 5:30 a.m. near London Bridge Station as police, firefighters and bystanders watched from the ground.Police said three arrests have been made. A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of trespass while two other men were both arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance, a Metropolitan police spokesman told MyLondon.CALIFORNIA CLIMBER LEADS FIRST-KNOWN ASCENT OF ONE OF THE TALLEST SEA CLIFFS ON EARTHThe climber was spotted on the 1,016-foot skyscraper in London early Sunday.

VVS Laxman has been named- as the interim Head Coach for the Rohit Sharma-led team India for Asia Cup 2022, which will be hosted in Dubai, the BCCI announced on Wednesday. The news came after the news surfaced on Tuesday that India head coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not accompany the team.

Team India's head coach Rahul Dravid has tested Covid-19 and is likely to miss the Asia Cup tournament which will be held in Dubai. “Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 in a routine test conducted ahead of the team’s departure to the UAE for Asia Cup 2022," according to a statement issued by Honorary Secretary of BCCI, Jay Shah. “Mr.

Colombo (News 1st): Notorious Underworld Criminal Gang leader Naduna Chinthaka aka 'Harak Kata' was arrested in Dubai, confirmed Sri Lanka's  Public Security Ministry on Sunday (14).The Ministry said that steps are being taken to secure the extradition of the wanted criminal. It added that many wanted criminals, especially drug traffickers and murder suspects, have fled the country to Dubai and India.The Ministry of Public Security said that Dubai has somewhat become a safe haven for such criminals, as their associated provide them with a safe place to hide.It added thar measures are being taken to secure the extradition of 12 other wanted Underworld Criminal Gangsters who are currently in hiding overseas.An investigation had revealed that criminals are being flown out of the country to Dubai, after they commit a crime in Sri Lanka. Recently, a couple liked to a murder in Ratmalana, where a man was brutality shot dead, were arrested at the Katunayake Airport when attempting to flee to Dubai.

COLOMBO (News 1st); An activist engaged in the Aragalaya People's Protest was manhandled and taken off a flight that was ready for departure at the Katunayake International Airport by Sri Lanka Police late Tuesday (26) evening.Local and International passengers aboard the Sri Lankan Airlines flight were left shocked over the series of events and expressed their dismay as well.Aragalay Activist identified as Dhaniz Ali was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department inside a SriLankan Airlines flight that was ready to fly to Dubai on Tuesday (26) night.The arrest was made in the midst of strong protest by over a dozen passengers.Despite the protests from the passengers, Dhaniz Ali was taken off the plane by the police officers.Dhaniz Ali said he was not fleeing the country, but was traveling overseas carrying the message of the Aragalaya protests to the international community, and to raise the case with the UN.When asked about cutting his hair and shaving his beard, Ali said he was asked to do so by his family and friends.Sri Lanka Police said that Dhaniz Ali was arrested for storming into the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation on the 13th of July in a violent manner, making a threatening statement live on air, and forcing to suspend the transmission of SLRC for a brief period.Sri Lanka Police also said that Dhaniz Ali faces three charges.

#lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #ProtestLK #SriLankaProtest #CID #Arrest #Inflight pic.twitter.com/28RYL6FPTI— Newsfirst.lk Sri Lanka (@NewsfirstSL) July 26, 2022

Caroline Stanbury worried that her dream wedding was falling apart after numerous COVID cancellations on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives of Dubai.'Yesterday was a complete f***ing nightmare,' Caroline, 46, said while getting ready for her engagement party in the desert with her 27-year-old fiancé Sergio Carrallo. 'Lost the party planner, lost the saxophone guy, all to COVID.'Caroline said that guests also weren't able to attend because airline flights were closed from certain countries.

coronavirus and two fatalities. While Telangana reported 658 Covid cases. The daily Covid infection in Karnataka surged to 1,151 on Tuesday while in Tamil Nadu, 2,142 cases were reported.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Hamilton Reserve Bank Ltd has filed legal action against Sri Lanka over the country’s alleged default on a $1 billion sovereign bond maturing next month.Plaintiff Hamilton Reserve Bank Ltd. alleges a breach of contract action arising from Defendant the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s default on its US$1 Billion 5.875% International Sovereign Bonds due July 25, 2022.According to court documents seen by News 1st, the Plaintiff notes that under the Bonds’ terms, the Sri Lanka owes the Plaintiff a total of US$257,539,331.25, comprised of US$250,190,000 in principal and US$7,349,331.25 in interest.The case document notes that Sri Lanka has failed to pay the amount it owes Plaintiff, in breach of its obligations under the Bonds, even though the full principal amount and the accrued interest on Plaintiff’s Bonds are immediately due and payable.It adds that Sri Lanka’s default is a matter of choice, as Sri Lanka is capable of paying Plaintiff’s Bonds in full. The complaint notes that Sri Lanka’s default is being orchestrated by officials at the highest levels of its government.“This includes the ruling Rajapaksa clan, whose members currently serve as President of Sri Lanka and in numerous other senior government positions.

Love Island star Olivia Attwood has issued an update on her mental health after leaving fans concerned. The reality TV star revealed last year that she is taking medication for depression and anxiety.

Never before have more people been on the move. Globalization, war and climate catastrophes have pushed workers, refugees and migrants to leave their homes at record pace.

A Love Island star from Lanarkshire has confirmed he will return home to join the judging panel at the Scottish Health & Fitness Awards.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Police Special Task Forces’ SWAT teams have been praised by Dubai SWAT’s Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of Organisations Protective Security and Emergency. at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2022, organized by Dubai Police.Sri Lanka took part in the UAE SWAT Challenge for the first time.Sri Lanka Police said that two SWAT teams led by ASP Keshara Ratnaweera represented Sri Lanka at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2022, where forty-one highly-trained teams from 24 countries testes their tactical and weapon skills at Al Rowaiyah Training City in Dubai.The 3rd edition of SWAT Challenge witnessed fierce competition among 41 teams.Lt.

COVID-19 restrictions, many patients are wondering why their doctors’ offices aren’t keeping up when it comes to returning to in-person appointments.Rami Sarieddine grew so frustrated by his inability to get an appointment to see an urologist, he flew to Dubai where he used to live to see a specialist there.“I would understand if this was the case across the globe, but why would I go to another country?” he said, “and my urologist in the other country, he was 70.”While his health insurance and finances were able to cover the trip, he knows many others don’t have that privilege. Sarieddine also knows he can’t pick up his family to go to another country every time someone needs to see a doctor.