Marked drop in crime, accidents

A significant drop in crime and accidents was observed this festive season compared to the previous Sinhala and Tamil Hindu New Year period, Police Spokesman SP Ajith Rohana said. “This is due to various reasons including the prevalence of peace in the country,” he said.

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Navy recovers anti-aircraft gun from sunken LTTE craft

Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command had recovered 12.7mm anti-air craft gun and a Multi-Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) in the seas off Kuchchaveli, recently.

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Bharatha killing:

CID to forward comprehensive report

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducting investigations into the assassination of Presidential Trade Union Advisor and former Colombo District Parliamentarian Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra, will forward to court a comprehensive report in connection with their ongoing investigation into the injuries caused to Duminda Silva, MP during the shooting incident at Mulleriyawa and his whereabouts.

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