A crocodile has been spotted inside a prominent hotel in Battaramulla, with video footage widely circulated on social media.

The footage shows the crocodile inside a banquet hall at the hotel adjacent to a lake.

Hotel staff are seen guiding the animal through a door leading to the garden and lake. (Newswire)

When the hotel says, “Walk-ins welcome”

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Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested after arriving at the Thalangama Police Station to record a statement.

In a post on social media, Weerawansa claimed that he has been arrested by a special Police Team. 

Earlier, the Police confirmed that summons were issued to Weerawansa to appear before the Thalangama Police today, after he had failed to appear yesterday.

It is reported that Weerawansa has appeared to record a statement over allegations of disrupting activities at the National War Memorial in Battaramulla. 

On May 18, a tense situation was reported in Battaramulla between the Police and a group led by former MP Wimal Weerawansa after they attempted to enter the National War Memorial during rehearsals for the Victory Day commemoration event.  

Following the incident, the Police said legal action will be initiated against the group, including Wimal Weerawansa, for obstructing rehearsal activities and interfering with the duties of officials present at the site. (Newswire)

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The National War Heroes’ Day commemoration will take place on May 19 at 3:00 pm at the War Heroes’ Memorial in Battaramulla under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Announcing the arrangements at a media briefing at the Government Information Department today (14), Brigadier (Retired) S.B. Kohona, Chairman of the Ranaviru Seva Authority, said the annual ceremony honours war heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country’s freedom and independence.

He noted that, while the commemoration will follow traditional practices, several special changes have been introduced this year.

The event will provide greater opportunity for participation by war heroes and family members of those who laid down their lives. Tamil and Muslim war heroes from the Northern and Eastern provinces, along with their families, have also been invited to join.

Ranaviru Seva Authority Director L.M.C.B. Nishshanka said 2,769 people are expected to attend, including members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Special Task Force, Civil Security Department, National Cadet Corps, Ranaviru Seva Authority, and parents of war heroes.

He added that 160 parents of fallen war heroes will be given the opportunity, alongside special guests, to visit the memorial and offer floral tributes. (Newswire)

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A new government‑run Child Daycare Centre has been opened in Battaramulla, using equipment and supplies donated by the All‑China Women’s Federation to the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus.

The centre, located within the premises of the “Govijana Mandiraya” of the Ministry of Agriculture, was inaugurated yesterday (06).

It includes a preschool named “Little Roots” and operates as a joint project of the Sri Lanka Parliament, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, and the Ministry of Agriculture.

According to the government, the daycare centre will provide crucial support to busy government employees, ensuring the early childhood development and well‑being of their children.

Initially, it will serve staff of Parliament and the Ministry of Agriculture, with plans to expand in the future.

The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savitri Paulraj and Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Lands K.D. Lalkantha.

Officials from the Ministries of Women and Child Affairs, Agriculture, and Mass Media, members of the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus, the Deputy Chairperson of Committees of Parliament, Parliament officials, representatives of the Chinese Embassy, parents, and children participated in the event. (Newswire)

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The 44-year-old man who was injured in a shooting reported in the Korambe area in Thalangama, Battaramulla today has succumbed to injuries.

The man who was injured in the shooting had been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital where he had passed away while receiving treatment.

Two unidentified men on a motorcycle had carried out the shooting and fled the area. 

CCTV footage of the shooting has been released to the media. (NewsWire)

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Nine brokers who had engaged in a passport racket near the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Battaramulla have been arrested this morning.

The suspects had obtained money from the public near the passport office offering to obtain passports on their behalf. 

The group was arrested by the Sri Lanka Police Intelligence Unit on the directive of Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles. 

The media had reported that a group was operating near the passport office obtaining a sum of Rs. 25,000 from individuals to carry out the necessary passport-related activities while the customer does not require to stand in queue. 

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles had issued instructions to the Police Intelligence Unit yesterday to launch an investigation into the allegation.

The Police were able to apprehend nine suspects who had obtained money from the public. 

Stating that the raids will continue, Minister Tiran Alles stated that investigations will also be conducted to find any officials involved in the passport racket. (NewsWire)

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The main suspects linked to the murder of the Battaramulla businessman have fled the country, Ada Derena reported. 

According to reports, the man and a woman who drove the deceased’s vehicle to a garage in Negombo are suspected to have left the Island following his death. 

Preliminary investigations have revealed that four credit cards belonging to the businessman were reported missing from his wallet and that the credit cards had been used to purchase five air tickets to travel via Indonesia.

Police investigations also stated that the credit cards had been used to buy goods worth Rs. 500,000 at the Katunayake airport.

The Police also suspect that a woman may have been involved in the murder and she may have been at the Pelawatte house with the businessman during which with the help of other individuals may have carried out the murder.

The body of the 49-year-old businessman was recovered from a swimming pool in a 3-storey belonging to him in Pelawatte, Battaramulla yesterday (01). 

The Police suspect he may have been murdered as several blood stains had been found around the swimming pool. 

Preliminary Police investigations reveal that the businessman may have been attacked on the head after being dragged and placed in the swimming pool.

The victim is reported to have resided in Kiththampahuwa, Wellampitiya due to this house being under construction and is said to have gone missing since 30th January.

The investigations revealed that the victim’s sister had filed a complaint with the Wellampitiya Police after she could not reach her brother on the phone that evening despite multiple attempts.

Following suspicion, she and several family members inspected his Pelawatte house where his body was found floating in the swimming pool.

The Police are investigating CCTV footage around the house and inspecting the victim’s phone to obtain more information. (NewsWire)

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