A 26‑year‑old pregnant woman was killed in the Palakudawa area of the Kalpitiya Police Division yesterday (03) following an assault with a sharp weapon.

Police said the victim, a resident of Palakudawa, sustained serious injuries in the attack and was admitted to the Kalpitiya Hospital, where she succumbed to her wounds along with her unborn child.

Investigations have revealed that the woman had separated from her husband and was living with the suspect. A prolonged family dispute is believed to have led to the fatal assault, carried out by the suspect with a sharp weapon.

The 36‑year‑old suspect was arrested within 45 minutes of the incident. Police noted that he is reportedly addicted to ICE narcotics.

Kalpitiya Police are conducting further investigations into the murder. (Newswire)

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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to rehabilitate and upgrade the road lighting system along the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway, including the Kerawalapitiya Interchange, following extensive damage caused by theft and vandalism.

According to the Ministry of Transport and Highways, nearly 85% of the lighting system is currently inactive, raising safety concerns for motorists.

As such, under the first stage of the project, lighting will be reinstated at the Peliyagoda, Kerawalapitiya, Seeduwa and Ja‑Ela interchanges.

Thereafter, the stretch from the new Kelani Bridge to the Peliyagoda Fish Market and from Seeduwa to Bandaranaike International Airport will also be illuminated.

The government states that rehabilitation and improvement works will be carried out under two packages, with an estimated cost of Rs. 1,098.50 million.

Contractors will be selected through the National Competitive Procurement Procedure.

The proposal, presented by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, in this regard, was approved by the Cabinet. (Newswire)

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A fire has broken out near the Kerawalapitiya expressway entrance.

According to reports, the blaze started at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dump.

Two fire trucks have been dispatched to the scene to bring the fire under control. (Newswire)

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An Austrian national is reported dead following a motor accident on the Kerawalapitiya Expressway.

According to the Police, three others who sustained injuries in the accident have been hospitalised.

The accident had occurred between Kerawalapitiya and Kadawatha on the expressway.

It is reported that the van in which the victim was travelling had collided with the rear end of a lorry. (NewsWire/ Pic- Accident1st)

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