Colombo (News 1st): The Mawanella Police arrested three people for their involvement in taking away a Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha member against his will. The suspects were produced at the Mawanella Magistrate’s Court and were released on a surety bail of Rs. 100,000 each.

• Duty-Free shops at the Bandaranaike International Airport re-open today for passengers returned in March and May
• Sri Lankan national cricketer, Kusal Mendis arrested over an accident, to be produced in court today
• 57 suspects involved in financial fraud worth Rs. 110 million, arrested
• Academic activities resume at schools today: Ministry of Education
• Ballot papers of Postal voting to be distributed island-wide