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ANOTHER INCIDENT OF HARASSING A FEMALE TOURIST REPORTED

Israel tourist sexually harassed at a spa

A man has been arrested by the Pottuvil police for sexually harassing a female Israel tourist at a spa in the ‘Ulla’ tourism region.

The suspect is identified as a one Chandimal (39), who is a resident of the Weligama area.

He is to be produced before courts today (31).

SL registers 5 wicket win against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka have begun their Asia Cup title defense with a comfortable five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second match in Pallekele today (31).

This was Sri Lanka’s record 11th consecutive ODI win after being unbeaten in World Cup qualifiers.

Fuel prices upped

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has increased fuel prices with effect from midnight today (31).

– 92 Octane Petrol increased by Rs. 13/- to Rs. 361/-.

– 95 Octane Petrol increased by Rs. 42/- to Rs. 417/-.

– Auto Diesel increased by Rs. 35/- to Rs. 341/-.

– Super Diesel increased by Rs. 1/- to Rs. 359/-.

Letter against the conduct of US envoy in SL

The Federation of National Organizations has handed over a letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs – Ali Sabry today (31), calling for action against the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka for flouting diplomatic protocols.

“The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka is strongly influencing internal affairs of the country. The political activities are carried out based on the US agenda,” Attorney Nuwan Ballantudawa from the Patriotic Nationalist Front has said.

He added that the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka had also met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, and other officials and given them directives.

“The Minister of Foreign Affairs has a responsibility to summon the Ambassador to the Ministry and advise her regarding her actions,” he added.

(Excerpts : Newsfirst.lk / Pics : Dailymirror.lk)