The Criminal Investigation Department today arrested former Navy Commander Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne over an alleged disappearance of a youth.
The disappearance had reportedly taken place when he was serving as the as the Director of Naval Intelligence.
The youth had disappeared in the Pothuhera area of the Kurunegala district.
He was appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy on July 15, 2020, by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
Hundreds of local and foreign tourists have been taken for a ride with Artificial intelligence (AI) generated images that the Nine Arch Bridge has been illuminated, encouraging night time visitors.
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