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Sri Lanka's UN Envoy Meets Human Rights Chief Volker Türk in Geneva
Ambassador Dassanayake briefs UN High Commissioner Türk on recent developments and reaffirms engagement with the UNHRC.
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Six Chinese Nationals Arrested at BIA Over Rs. 11 Million Cigarette Haul
Airport customs seized 75,900 China-made cigarettes from six Chinese nationals who arrived on three separate flights on Thursday morning.
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Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi Arrested with Weapons Cache at Piliyandala Home
Colombo Crimes Division recovered a hand grenade, T-56 magazines and over 350 rounds during a court-warranted search of the ex-MP's Piliyandala residence.
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Fuel and Electricity Supply to Continue Uninterrupted Despite Middle East Conflict — Minister Jayatissa
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says Treasury will absorb a significant share of any fuel price rise caused by Middle East market volatility.
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Patient Remanded Over Alleged Sexual Assault of Doctor at Nagoda Hospital
A patient accused of sexually assaulting a female doctor at Nagoda Teaching Hospital has been remanded until April 27 by the Kalutara Magistrate's Court.
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Navy Intercepts Fishing Vessel with Narcotics Haul South of Island
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a multi-day fishing vessel carrying suspected narcotics and arrested four suspects during a deep-sea operation south of the island.
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Police recover 1,298 T-56 rounds near Parakrama Samudra
Polonnaruwa CID recovered a cache of live T-56 assault rifle ammunition along the bund of the ancient reservoir during a special search operation.
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Police to crack down on black-smoke vehicles; WhatsApp hotline opened for public reports
Police will impound vehicles emitting excessive black smoke and opened WhatsApp hotline 070 3500525 for the public to report offenders with plate or video.
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Police Announce Crackdown on Altered Vehicle Number Plates
DIG Senadheera orders strict action against non-standard plates as DMT registration delays fuel illegal modifications.
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Sri Lanka Army wraps up Haiti gang suppression pre-deployment training
Sri Lanka Army completed pre-deployment training at IPSOTSL for troops joining the 5,550-strong UN-authorised Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti.
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Aswesuma Welfare Payments to Resume in July After Beneficiary Survey
Welfare Benefits Board says Aswesuma first-round payments restart in July once nationwide beneficiary surveys are completed.
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FSP Alleges Unusual Victoria Reservoir Water Release for Power Generation
Frontline Socialist Party claims irregular water releases from Victoria Reservoir for electricity generation amid ongoing energy crisis.
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Harsha de Silva Challenges Police 119: Suwa Seriya Answers 98.9% of Calls on First Ring
Opposition MP compares police emergency response to Suwa Seriya ambulance service after minister admits daily complaints.
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IGP Cancels Police Relief Days During New Year Holiday Period
Police relief days on April 16 and 17 cancelled to ensure full security coverage during Avurudu festivities.
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'Karandeniya Sudda' Brother Arrested in India Over Southern Province Murders
Former STF and Army Special Forces operative 'Raju' arrested in India for carrying out assassinations linked to Southern Province crime ring.
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Namal Rajapaksa Says SLPP Will Move Forward Learning from Past Mistakes
SLPP National Organiser calls for unity and youth empowerment in New Year message, acknowledging past errors.
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Navy Arrests Four More Indian Fishermen Off Mannar as 61-Day Fishing Ban Begins
Sri Lanka Navy seizes a boat and arrests four Indian fishermen for poaching on the first day of the annual fishing ban.
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Police Excavate Suspected LTTE Arms Cache in Batticaloa, Find No Weapons
A court-ordered excavation in Kattankudy dug 20 feet deep over seven hours but recovered no buried weapons.
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President Dissanayake Marks Avurudu at Cyclone Ditwah Rebuilt Home in Anuradhapura
The President joined New Year celebrations at a home rebuilt in five months under the government's Ditwah compensation programme.
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Four Tamil Nadu Fishermen Arrested Off Mannar Hours Before 61-Day Ban
Sri Lanka Navy arrested four Indian fishermen from Rameswaram for poaching in Lankan waters just before the annual fishing ban began.
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Indian National Arrested at BIA With 2kg of Kush Bought in Bangkok
Customs officers seize Rs. 2.87 million worth of cannabis concealed in cardboard box from Malaysia Airlines flight.
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Police Arrest 520 in Nationwide Anti-Drug Sweep During Avurudu Period
A 24-hour operation netted 520 suspects and seized heroin and ICE, while a Dubai trafficker's associate was nabbed in Wennappuwa.
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Sajith Criticises Government Over Nakath Pathraya Dispute in New Year Message
Opposition Leader calls for cultural respect and sustainable economic empowerment in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year address.
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Associate of Dubai-Based Drug Trafficker Arrested in Wennappuwa
Police seize Rs. 7.5 million worth of narcotics from a suspected associate of a Dubai-based drug network in Dummaladeniya.