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Metal crusher used for treasure hunting

Mahiyangana Police arrested a man for operating an unlicensed metal crusher in an archaeologically important land in Daulikgoda, Mahiyangana.

The suspect, a resident of Keselpotha had damaged the ruins and artefacts.

Conductor with cannabis arrested

Yasaratne GAMAGE

A private bus conductor plying from Embilipitiya to Vavuniya was arrested with four kilos of cannabis in his possession by Gokarella Police on Thursday.

Illegal cattle transporters arrested

Amila Prabath Wanasinghe -Anuradhapura Central special corr

Four suspects transporting 51 head of cattle in a lorry were nabbed by members of the Kele Puliyankulama STF camp at the Elikimbulagala junction on September 26 following a tip off. A spokesman for the STF camp said that the suspects had obtained a permit to transport only 30 head of cattle but that they had exceeded the number by a further 21.

SLTDA chairman resigns

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority chairman Dr Nalaka Godahewa tendered his resignation yesterday.

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau chairman Bashara Guneratne is tipped to be appointed acting chairman. Dr Godahewa was appointed Securities and Exchange Commission chairman a month ago. He is also the former CEO of Sri Lanka Insurance and was appointed Sri Lanka Tourism chairman in June 2010.

AGM of Ithihaad Ahlissunnathi Wal Jamaa-thi

The Annual General Meeting of the Ithihaad Ahlissunnathi Wal Jamaa-thi, will be held on Saturday, September 29, at 9.30 am at the Dewatagaha Mosque, Colombo 7. His Holiness Thaika Ahmed Nasir Alim Jalaali B. A., Al Aroosi, Khaleefa of the Thareeqathul Aroosiyathil Qadhiriya World Sufistic Order will deliver an address on "Safegaurding our Imaan and propagating Sunnath Wal Jamaath Teachings."

The lecture is open to the public including ladies.