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Self-styled ‘prophet’ Jerome re-remanded

The Colombo Fort Magistrate Court yesterday (27) further remanded self-styled ‘prophet’ Jerome Fernando till January 3, 2014.
Pastor Jerome, arrested over derogatory statements targeting Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism, was produced before the court again, from remand custody, yesterday morning.
He was first remanded on Dec 01 following his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) about 48 hours after he returned to the country.
Pastor Fernando had made his first appearance at the CID on 30 November and provided a statement for around eight hours. He was arrested on the following day when he reported to the CID to provide another statement.
Fernando flew out to Singapore on 14 May, two days before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court banned his foreign travels.
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2 SLAF gunners, 4 Special Force personnel dead in Bell 212 crash

It has been reported that two Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter gunners and four Special Forces personnel have been pronounced dead after a SLAF Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this (09) morning.
There were a total of 12 armed forces personnel on board the ill-fated aircraft.
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Bell 212 helicopter crashes into Maduru Oya reservoir

It has been reported that a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 Helicopter has crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning.
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Heat index is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts

Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 4.00 p.m. 08 May 2025, valid for 09 May 2025
The public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.
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