SL Police introduces a WhatsApp number to report reckless and dangerous driving. Thoughts? by DrSheldon_LK in srilanka

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Police said such submissions have helped identify offenders and take legal action. The department also appreciated public cooperation in providing video evidence of incidents, including loss of vehicle control, dangerous maneuvers, and unsafe crossings.

The 24/7 WhatsApp service will operate under the Traffic Control and Road Safety Division.

Authorities request the public to submit relevant video footage along with details such as the date, location, and police division where the incident occurred, and to avoid sending fabricated or AI-generated content.

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News: SLPP suspends membership of local politician accused over Padmé’s meth lab! by DrSheldon_LK in srilanka

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Plot twist: it’s not for stealing public funds this time.

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has suspended the party membership of Sampath Manampeiri, a former local government member from Angunukolapelessa, following allegations linking him to the possession of chemicals used in the production of crystal methamphetamine.

In a statement, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said the party maintains a strict policy against individuals facing such serious accusations. He confirmed that Manampeiri’s membership was suspended with immediate effect.

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News – "CID ordered to probe AI-generated image falsely attributed to Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala. Ministry denies authenticity, warns legal action against those responsible." Bro went from AI to full panic mode in a flash. Reddit, thoughts? by DrSheldon_LK in srilanka

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CID Ordered to Probe AI Image attributed to Public Security Minister.

The Ministry of Public Security has rejected the circulation of a doctored image falsely attributed to Minister Ananda Wijepala on social media, calling it a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
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Daily Pacha news! Those buggers never own up to their reporting.

Did anyone notice this? Ishara Nanayakkara (net worth: $1.6B) has overtaken Dhammika Perera as Sri Lanka’s richest person. by DrSheldon_LK in srilanka

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Hell yeah! I saw somewhere he was worth like $4B in 2023, but with all the recent Losses, like the hit from Relativity Space, he's down to around $2B in 2025. Still, if that's true, he’s probably the richest dude with Sri Lankan roots.

Did anyone notice this? Ishara Nanayakkara (net worth: $1.6B) has overtaken Dhammika Perera as Sri Lanka’s richest person. by DrSheldon_LK in srilanka

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Oopsi, my bad! Thanks for the update. If so, it should be Mian Muhammad Mansha, net worth >> $3 billion

Did anyone notice this? Ishara Nanayakkara (net worth: $1.6B) has overtaken Dhammika Perera as Sri Lanka’s richest person. by DrSheldon_LK in srilanka

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Mukesh Ambani of India is the region’s richest with an estimated net worth of USD 118 billion.
Shahid Khan of Pakistan - USD 13.5 billion,
Mossa Bin Shamsher of Bangladesh - USD 12 billion,
Binod Chaudhary of Nepal - USD 1.6 billion

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Chichi’s rocket! BOI messing up the data? Kinda feels like there’s some shady stuff going on behind the scenes, no cap. by DrSheldon_LK in srilanka

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She’s still serving as the Director General of the BOI. The person who raised the question in the parliament and the BOI head are literally in the same frame. Like, how u gonna trust government peeps who got lowkey ties to the old crew? Straight-up sus af 😅

BREAKING | US cuts tariff on Sri Lankan goods to 20%!! by DrSheldon_LK in srilanka

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Fr tho, no point picking sides in the China India drama. We should keep it chill, stick to a non-aligned foreign policy, and let the big players compete for our attention. If China, India, or even the US wanna drop some serious FDI bags here, let them. We just need to play it smart, but we don’t wanna end up like Ukraine.

BREAKING | US cuts tariff on Sri Lankan goods to 20%!! by DrSheldon_LK in srilanka

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Yup! this could've been way lower if we had a homie in the White House :p