Western Provincial Councilor (UPFA) Amal Pushpakumara Silva who is with Mahinda faction has been arrested for possessing three 3.8 live pistol ammunition states Colombo South Division crime prevention unit.
The Provincial Councilor was arrested at his residence in Ratmalana yesterday (30th) following a tip-off received from another suspect in the custody.
It is alleged the Councilor kept in his possession ammunition belonging to an infamous drug peddler called ‘Walle Ratnapala’ who is also a resident of Ratmalana.
The Councilor is to be produced before Mt. Lavinia Magistrates Court today.
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LIOC to increase price of fuel
As the company incurs losses due to not increasing prices of fuel, the increase in prices of crude oil in the world market and the depreciation of the rupee they have planned to increase the price of fuel states the Managing Director Board of Lanka Indian Oil Company. Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance have been informed of this decision say reports.
It is stated that the prices of petrol and diesel would be increased in October.
LIOC states the new prices would be announced during next week.