COLOMBO (News 1st)

Your Wednesday Morning Brief

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. The Department of Railways said several express trains will make stops at the Kelaniya Train Station on the 09th and 10th of January accommodate those who would be visiting the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara for the annual Duruthu Perahera. 2. The National Elections Commission said respective institutions and Sri Lanka Police have been instructed to take immediate action against people and institutions, charged for violating election laws during the run-up to the Presidential Election. 3. IGP Pujith Jayasundara who is on compulsory leave and former Secretary of Defence, Hemasiri Fernando, further remanded until December 23rd. 4. The Railway Department confirmed that special train services will operate from Colombo to Kandy during the festive season until January 2nd. 5. The Police are to record a statement from the Director of the CID regarding IP Nishantha Silva’s departure overseas without approved leave. 6. A total of 64 senior army officers have been promoted to their respective next ranks. 7. A suspect has been arrested from Jampettah Street, Colombo for the possession of over 1kg of heroin. 8. Police had opened fire at a suspect who attempted to escape prison, at the Homagama court complex. 9. A woman was stabbed to death with a sharp weapon at the Kegalle court complex. 10. The Presidential Commission appointed to look into the 04/21 attacks note that evidence with regard to the explosions that took place at a church in Batticaloa and Saindamarudu in Ampara will be called for immediately.

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