The Mine Resistance Ambush Protected Vehicle (Unicob- MRAPV), built by the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army was inspected by Chief of Defence Staff, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva on Monday (31).
The vehicle is to take part in the 74th Independence Day military parade to be held on Friday (4).
Pix Courtesy Sri Lanka Army
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.
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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.
A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
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