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A suspect identified as Bombuwala Devage Suranga Sanjeewa Karunaratne, alias “Matiya,” who is alleged to have worked as a gunman for organized crime figure Kehelbaddara Padme, was brought back to Sri Lanka today after being deported from Malaysia.
The 42-year-old suspect, a resident of Yagodamulla, Kotugoda, had been arrested by Malaysian authorities while residing in the country. He was deported.
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At Least 50 Injured in Head-On Collision Between Two Buses in Matara
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At least 50 people were injured following a head-on collision between two private buses in the Thalalla area within the Gandara Police Division in Matara this morning.
According to police, the accident occurred when two private passenger buses collided head-on under circumstances that are currently being investigated.
The injured were admitted to the Matara and Dickwella (Betheegama) hospitals for treatment.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.(PC Accident1st)
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China’s defence ministry announced on Saturday that one of the country’s most senior military leaders is under investigation, marking the highest-profile crackdown on the armed forces in recent years as Beijing continues to modernise its military and project power abroad.
Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and a close ally of President Xi Jinping, is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. The ministry also confirmed that Liu.
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to construct a new indoor stadium in Jaffna to strengthen indoor sports and improve sports infrastructure in the Northern Province.
The project, submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, carries an estimated cost of Rs. 170 million.
The facility aims to support the growth of sports such as table tennis, tennis, badminton, netball, and chess, with a special focus on schools and local sports clubs.
Officials say the initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize sporting and recreational facilities in the region and provide better opportunities for youth engagement.