Derana News 6.55 14/10/2018

Hiru News

• A historical win for Sri Lanka in South Africa - (Sri Lanka became the first team from Asia to win a Test series in South Africa as they chased down 197 to win the second Test in Port Elizabeth. Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis struck unbeaten half-centuries as the tourists completed an eight-wicket... )
• One of Kanjipaani’s main shooters arrested in Jampettah street - (G. Rizwan, who is one of Kanjipani Imran’s main shooters, has been arrested in Jampettah Street, Colombo.   Police Media Spokesperson, SP Ruwan Gunasekara stated that the individual was arrested during a special operation carried out yesterday.... )
• Protest in Rathgama obstructs Galle Road and coastal railway line for 6 hours; Burnt phones and several clothes discovered - (The Colombo – Galle main road and the coastal railway line was obstructed today due to a 6 hour long protest staged by a group of residents in Rathgama against the murder of two businessmen. The protest commenced at 10 AM today and residents in... )
• Committee Chairman clears all MPs from cocaine allegations - (Leader of the House, Minister Lakshman Kiriella stated that he state with responsibility that there are no members in the present parliament who are cocaine users.    The Leader of the House made this statement in Wattegama – Kandy today.... )
• Individual whose body was found from Depanama believed to be linked to the underworld - (Police say that the individual, whose body was found with gunshot injuries near the Araliya Uyana junction in Depanama - Pannipitiya, is believed to be connected with the underworld. A Senior Police Officer said that the deceased had several warrants... )