A foreigner falls with a parachute
A foreigner who was traveling in a parachute fell and was injured, reports say from the Lulkandura area. Police said that the parachute had landed in the Ralimangoda area when it had fallen into a tree about 30 feet high. The foreigner injured in the accident has been admitted to the Kandy Hospital. The victim was a 35-year-old Russian national. Galaha Police are conducting further investigations.
Welikada verdict – Emil Ranjan sentenced to death
Former Prisons Commissioner Emil Ranjan Lamahewa has been sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court yesterday day (12). Neomal Rangajeewa, the then Inspector of the Police Narcotics Bureau, who was the first accused in the case, was acquitted by the court. 27 inmates were killed during a search operation conducted by the Police Special Task Force (STF) at Welikada Prison on November 09, 2012. Meanwhile, a group of officers including the then Commanding Officer of the Police Special Task Force, the Deputy Inspector General of Police were also injured.
Caroline Jury, Pushpika de Silva and Chula to the Conciliation Board
Colombo Chief Magistrate Buddhika C. Wijewardena has summoned Miss World Caroline Jury, Miss Sri Lanka Bride Pushpika de Silva and model Chula Padmendran to appear before the Mediation Board. Caroline Jury and Chula Padmendran have been accused of forcibly removing the crown on the head of Pushpika de Silva, who wore the crown at the 2020 Mrs Sri Lanka beauty pageant and inflicting minor injuries on her head, as well as criminal intimidation. Police had earlier reported in court that state property is worth Rs. 700,000 had been damaged in the incident. Cinnamon Gardens Police have filed charges against Caroline Jury and Chula Padmendran for criminal intimidation by dropping the charge under the Public Property Act as the organizers of the Mrs Sri Lanka beauty pageant have now covered the loss.
The two children in Kotadeniyawa are not sent home but sent to an orphanage
Minuwangoda Magistrate Kesara C. Wijewardena has ordered that the two boys who were found missing for 44 days in Kotadeniyawa be detained at the Makola Orphanage until March 7. The magistrate ordered the probation officer to submit a full report on the two children aged 10 and 12 on March 7 and after receiving the report, the magistrate said that action would be taken about the two children. After meeting these children, their mothers refused to go into custody. They have been referred to an orphanage until a solution is found due to the problematic situation regarding the home environment
Imaduwa OIC’s friend allowed to drive drunk on highway
Police interrogate a drunk driver who was about to enter the Southern Expressway from Imaduwa to Galle. The driver admits that he was driving under the influence of alcohol and told the OIC that he had been drinking with the Imaduwa Police OIC. The OIC then obscenely calls his junior officer and instructs him to “send him”. The incident was reported in July 2021, shortly after Corona’s launch. The Police Media Unit stated that a disciplinary inquiry has been launched against the OIC.
Hungarian Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
A delegation led by the Hungarian Foreign Minister arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (12) for an official visit. The Hungarian Foreign Minister and his delegation were received by Tharaka Balasuriya, Minister of State for Regional Cooperation. It is located at the Special Guest Terminal at the Katunayake International Airport. The delegation also includes a group of businessmen from that country.
A cycling race on the highway
Arrangements have been made to hold a cycling race on the Central Expressway. Prior to the opening of the Mirigama – Kurunegala section, the tournament will be held on the 14th under the full supervision of the Sri Lanka Cycling Federation under the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Highways. The Ministry of Sports said in a statement that the event, which will be held in accordance with national and international competition rules and guidelines, will be a unique experience for Sri Lankan men’s and women’s cycling. The total distance of the tournament is km. 80. The tournament will be held in several categories, namely the Super and Under 23 Men’s, Junior Men’s and Super Women’s.
Super fighter jet disappears from the Air Force
A fighter jet belonging to the Taiwan Air Force that went on a training session has gone missing. According to foreign media reports, the jet disappeared from the radar screen about half an hour after takeoff. Accordingly, the Taiwan Air Force has launched a special operation to locate the aircraft. Meanwhile, several people in the southern Chiay area of Taiwan have stated that a plane has crashed into the sea.
There will be a power cut today
The Ministry of Power and Energy states that there will be a power cut in some parts of the island tonight (12). Additional Secretary to the Ministry Sugath Dharmakeerthi said that the power cut will last for one hour today (12) from 05.30 pm to 09.30 pm. The Ministry of Power and Energy stated that the power cut was due to a fault in a private power plant near the Kelanitissa power plant.
Djokovic pleads guilty
Super tennis player Novak Djokovic has admitted that he was given false information when he entered Australia. Australian authorities have launched an investigation into whether Djokovic made a fake travel statement. The Australian authorities had doubts about the accuracy of the information provided by Djokovic 14 days before he arrived in Australia. Photos of him appeared in various places in especially during those two weeks in Spain and Serbia are now circulating on social media. Djokovic arrived in Australia on January 5 to play in the Australian Open. But as his refusal to accept the covid vaccine was a headache for the Australian authorities.