Misappropriation of State vehicle: suspect remanded

A former Working Director of the State Plantation Corporation was arrested by the Special Crime Information Bureau (SCIB) of the Kurunegala police station last week in connection with the misappropriation of a State vehicle of the Corporation. The suspect was produced in Courts and has been remanded until investigations are completed, Police Media Spokesman, SSP Ajith Rohana told the Sunday Observer.

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Military nursing vital for Asia Pacific's safety

Today the defence forces are entrusted with not only to protect the sovereignty and integrity of a nation. The scope has widened to peace keeping, humanitarian assistance and disaster management. Facing terror forces with hi-tech arms and ammunition the danger is more for a country's defence force, but they are prone to injuries and wounds.

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Sunday Crime

Teenager lured into prostitution

A 19-year-old girl from a poor family in the Sabaragamuwa province came to Kaduwela with her boyfriend and settled down in a small rented house. The boy friend who was a cab driver was away from home most of the time. A three wheel taxi driver who befriended her has lured her into prostitution by promising to pay her a big sum of money.

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