CCTV footage of the shooting incident near the Ambalangoda Urban Council, in which a businessman was killed, has been released to the media. 

The video footage shows a red car knocking over the motorcycle of the victim, after which the victim was chased by the gunman and shot.

The suspects are later seen fleeing in the car after the shooting. 

The victim, who sustained serious injuries in the shooting, succumbed to injuries at the Balapitiya Hospital. 

The deceased is a 54-year-old businessman. The Police are conducting investigations to arrest the suspects involved in the shooting. (Newswire)

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The individual who was injured in a shooting reported near the Ambalangoda Urban Council premises today has succumbed to injuries. 

Sri Lanka Police have clarified that the victim in the shooting is not a councillor, but a businessman.

According to Police Media Spokesperson, ASP Wootler, the businessman, a seafood trader, was admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital following the shooting.

ASP Wootler further said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the attack was carried out by a group that arrived in a white vehicle and fled the scene immediately after.

Initial Police inquiries suggest that the target of the shooting was the husband of the elder sister of “Karandeniya Sudda,” a suspected member of an organized crime gang.

The Police Media Spokesperson further stated that four separate teams have now launched investigations into the incident. (Newswire)

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A shooting incident has been reported near the Ambalangoda Urban Council premises today (04).

According to the Police, one individual has been injured in the incident and has been admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital.

The Police said the injured person has been identified as a member of the Ambalangoda Urban Council. (Newswire)

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The Horana Urban Council has been postponed for 14 days due to a dispute among members of the United National Party (UNP), it is reported.

The Dinamina newspaper reported that a UNP council member of the Urban Council had previously resigned from his position on the 01st of July.

As such, the Election Commission appointed a new member to fill the vacancy in the council.

However, during today’s council session, both the newly appointed member and the previously resigned member were present.

It is reported that the resigned council member has now withdrawn his resignation and requested to reclaim his position.

In light of the resulting dispute, the Chairman of the Urban Council has decided to postpone council proceedings for 14 days. (Newswire)

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The membership of six members from the opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, has been suspended.

According to SJB General Secretary, Ranjith Madduma Bandara, this action was taken due to their support for the National People’s Power in establishing control over the Beruwala Urban Council.

Issuing a statement, Ranjith Madduma Bandara said that this step was initiated by the party’s management and working councils. (Newswire)

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The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Seethawakapura Urban Council. 

SJB candidate Sunil Jayarathne was elected Mayor of the Seethawakapura Urban Council in the election held during the inaugural session of the local council today. 

The SJB secured a majority of seats in the Seethawakapura Urban Council at the 2025 Local Government Election. (Newswire)

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The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured control of the Tangalle Urban Council and the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha. 

NPP candidate Nandasiri Palliyaguruge was elected Mayor of the Urban Council during elections held today. 

The NPP candidate has secured 11 votes, while the opposition candidate Ravindu Wedarachchi has managed to obtain only 07 votes.

Meanwhile, NPP candidate Sanjeeva Pushpa Kumara was elected Chairman of the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha.

He secured 13 votes during an election held at the council today.  (Newswire)

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The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to suspend the party membership of Kolonnawa Urban Council member Susil Kumara.

Issuing a statement, the SJB said the decision has been taken after Susil Kumara failed to help the party secure the posts of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the local council.

As such, the SJB’s Management Committee and Working Council have decided to suspend his party membership with immediate effect. (Newswire)

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The National People’s Power (NPP) has established power in the Kolonnawa Urban Council during elections held today.

It is reported that a tense situation had arisen when the council convened to elect the Chairman this morning.

Following the 2025 Local Government Elections, the NPP had secured 09 seats and the opposition had secured 10 seats.

However, due to the tense situation, the 09 opposition MPs had left the chamber, while Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) Susil Kumara, who received the highest number of preferential votes, remained in the House and expressed support for the NPP. 

Accordingly, the NPP’s Dhammika Wijayamuni was elected as the Chairman of the Kolonnawa  Urban Council after securing 10 votes in the secret ballot held today, and Saman Seneviratne was appointed as the Vice Chairman.

Meanwhile, the opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) established control of the Kuliyapitiya Urban Council in Kurunegala and the Kahawatte Pradeshiya Sabha in Ratnapura. 

The SJB, which won a majority of seats in the Kuliyapitiya Urban Council in the local government elections, secured a majority of votes in the election held today to take control of the local council. 

As such, the SJB candidate Gamini Karunaratne was elected Mayor of the Kuliyapitiya Urban Council. 

The SJB also secured a majority of votes to establish power in the Kahawatte Pradeshiya Sabha in Ratnapura during elections held today.

SJB candidate Guruge Shantha Priyankara was elected Chairman of the Kahawatte Pradeshiya Sabha. (Newswire)

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