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“Was I Not a Criminal While in UK Prison? This is a Political Drama,” Says Karuna Amman

Former Deputy Minister V. Muralitharan, widely known as Karuna Amman, has strongly criticized the recent travel restrictions imposed on him by the British government, calling it a “political drama.”

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Driver and Assistant Arrested for Diesel Theft from Petroleum Corporation Bowser in Batticaloa

Kanagarasa Saravanan Two employees of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, a bowser driver and his assistant, were arrested for allegedly stealing and illegally selling diesel worth LKR 943,800.

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Two Injured in Machete Attack at Ariyampathi Playground – Four Suspects Remanded, Court Orders Arrest of Two More

(By Kanagarasa Saravanan) A violent machete attack at the Ariyampathi Maha Vidyalayam playground has left two individuals critically injured.

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18-Year-Old Student Gives Birth in Hospital Restroom, Throws Baby Out the Window – Infant Rescued and Receiving Treatment

By Kanagarasa Saravanan Batticaloa Teaching Hospital witnessed a shocking incident early Sunday (23rd), where an 18-year-old student, after secretly giving birth in the hospital restroom, threw her newborn out of the window.

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Sword-Wielding Gang Attacks Youths at Arayampathy Playground: Two Injured

By Kanagarasa Saravanan A brutal sword attack by a five-member gang left two individuals seriously injured at the Arayampathy Maha Vidyalayam playground in Batticaloa.

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Two Youth Killed in Akkaraipattu as Motorcycle Collides with Heavy Vehicle – Driver Arrested

Kanagarasa Saravanan A tragic accident in the Akkaraipattu-Arasadi area claimed the lives of two young men when a motorcycle collided head-on with a heavy vehicle on the Akkaraipattu-Ampara main road.

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Two Police Officers Suspended for Assaulting Businessman in Eravur

(By Kanagarasa Saravanan) Two police officers in Eravur have been immediately suspended from duty after allegedly assaulting a businessman who overtook their motorcycle, a senior police official confirmed.

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Two Arrested for Assaulting Bus Driver and Conductor in Pullumalai

Kanagarasa Saravanan Two individuals were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver and conductor in Pullumalai, Batticaloa, following an incident involving the harassment of a female passenger.

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Two Drunk Police Officers Attack Businessman in Eravur, Flee on Motorcycle

A shocking incident unfolded on Tuesday (18th) at around 7:00 PM in Eravur’s Mailambaveli area, where two off-duty police officers, allegedly intoxicated and dressed in civilian clothing, assaulted a businessman using their helmets.

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Varuna Jayasundara Assumes Duties as the New Senior DIG of Eastern Province

By Kanagarasa Saravanan Varuna Jayasundara, an experienced legal professional and senior police officer, officially assumed duties as the new Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) for the Eastern Province today (14) at the Eastern Province SDIG’s office in Batticaloa.

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