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Lt. Gen. Nilantha Premaratne appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Army
Lt. Gen. Nilantha Premaratne appointed new Army Commander, succeeding Lasantha Rodrigo.
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PM Harini launches Skills Expo 2026, says vocational training is not a fallback
The Prime Minister said vocational education should no longer be treated as an alternative pathway, at the launch of an expo to be held in October.
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PM orders reconstruction of Ratmalana's Kandawala Road and drainage network
Harini Amarasuriya told officials unauthorised construction, poor maintenance and unclear canal responsibility had left the area flooding each rainy season.
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Police report 239,384 drug arrests in nine months, including 743 children
Ratama Ekata operation nets 239,384 arrests including 995 major traffickers and 743 children.
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Premadasa tells Tissamaharama farmers' rally judges' retirement plan threatens one-party rule
The Opposition Leader linked the judicial retirement age amendment to farm pricing grievances, and demanded release of a 506-page 2023 justice study.
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President orders National Art Gallery completed this year in heritage budget review
President orders National Art Gallery completion this year, digitises National Museum archives.
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Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara sentenced to death over Easter Sunday attacks
A Colombo Trial-at-Bar convicted the former police chief by a 2-1 majority over his failure to act on intelligence warnings before the 2019 bombings.
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President begins review meetings on 2026 budget proposals
President chairs review meetings on 2026 budget implementation and early 2027 planning.
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Three seriously injured as three-wheeler hits timber lorry near Wennappuwa
The collision on the Chilaw-Colombo main road happened outside the Wennappuwa ASP office. The lorry driver has been arrested by Wennappuwa Police.
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Police seek six over Chinese national's murder, three traced through Interpol
Three suspects under travel ban in Sri Lanka; three others traced via Interpol in Chinese national's murder.
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Church of Ceylon urges withdrawal of judges' retirement age amendment
The Anglican Church in Sri Lanka says the proposed amendment lacks bona fides and moral legitimacy, and asks the President and Cabinet to withdraw it.
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Court of Appeal sets October 2 for objections in beer ingredients case
Respondents in a writ petition challenging the use of rice and sugar as primary raw materials in beer production were given until October 2 to file objections.
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Colombo High Court rules PTA charges cannot stand against 'Harak Kata' in CID escape plot case
The court upheld defence objections and held that Prevention of Terrorism Act charges cannot be maintained, but allowed Penal Code charges to proceed.
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Marawila businessman arrested at BIA with Rs. 4.65 million in cigarettes
Customs officers found 31,000 cigarette sticks concealed in two bags after the passenger arrived from Dubai and attempted to use the Green Channel.
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Woman arrested over supplying firearm in Mount Lavinia shooting attempt
Police say a woman supplied the weapon used in the failed July 21 shooting on Temple Road, Mount Lavinia, and had crystal methamphetamine when arrested.
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Money laundering case against Namal Rajapaksa put off to October 29
Colombo Magistrate's Court refixes money laundering case against Namal Rajapaksa for October 29.
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Navy Commander hosts retiring Army chief Lasantha Rodrigo at Naval Headquarters
Vice Admiral Damian Fernando received Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo with a ceremonial guard of honour ahead of the Army Commander's retirement.
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Court seals Negombo Prison Chief Jailer's testimony on national security grounds
A magistrate ordered that evidence given by Negombo Prison's Chief Jailer on the clash that killed 32 people not be published, citing national security.
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No water cuts planned despite below-average rainfall forecast, minister says
Water Supply Minister Susil Ranasinghe says Labugama and Kalatuwawa hold enough water for three months even without rain, ruling out cuts for now.
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Parliament to debate public finance committee report on US$2.5m cyber fraud
An Opposition-moved adjournment debate on the CoPF report into the diverted US$2.5 million Australian debt payment is set for August 5 in Parliament.
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Supreme Court fixes Pillayan's fundamental rights petition for January 2027
The petition by former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan challenging his arrest and detention will be called for hearing on January 19, 2027.
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President attends final procession of Kataragama Esala Perahera
President Dissanayake witnessed the final procession of the 2026 Ruhunu Kataragama Esala Perahera, calling the pageant a symbol of heritage and national unity.
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Community waste management drive launched as dengue outbreak continues
Waste management programme launched to curb dengue with machinery distribution to local authorities.
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Lyricist Rathna Sri Wijesinghe resigns as National Library Board chairman
Veteran lyricist Rathna Sri Wijesinghe has quit as chairman of the National Library and Documentation Services Board, citing his age and personal reasons.