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Government will drop or amend the Anti-Corruption Bill clause that needs a referendum
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa says there will be no public vote on Clause 17. The Bill is set for debate in Parliament on October 8.
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Court forfeits Rs. 40 million bail posted by Aravinda de Silva and his wife in Airbus case
Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena forfeited two Rs. 20 million bonds the former cricketer and his wife stood for Kapila Chandrasena's widow, who is overseas.
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Party leaders confirm November 12 Budget date as government weighs relief packages
Party leaders set the 2027 Budget Speech for November 12, with debate to December 14. Relief packages are under government discussion.
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Chinese ambassador meets health minister, with the Polonnaruwa blast on the agenda
Wei Huaxiang's first call on Nalinda Jayatissa focused largely on the explosion at the nephrology hospital China built and gave Sri Lanka.
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Coal commission issues notices to 18, including former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody
Those served have until October 9 to respond, with the Presidential Commission of Inquiry due to conclude its term on October 16.
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Court of Appeal dismisses Dilith Jayaweera's writ petition over contempt finding
A three-judge bench threw out the Sarvajana Balaya leader's challenge in limine, without taking it up for hearing, but left his defence in the main case intact.
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Dissanayake orders a mechanism to educate parents directly on the drug threat
The President told the 'A Nation United' committee to train parents to spot behavioural change, and set an October timetable for the drug control Bill.
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Fort Magistrate's security strengthened after alleged death threat letter
Police launch a CID probe after Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena receives a threatening letter. Security has been strengthened and a complaint lodged with the JSC.
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GMOA seeks pre-budget tax relief, says over 2,500 doctors have left since 2021/22
The doctors' union says professionals still pay close to 36% of income in direct tax, and has sent the President proposals on thresholds, rates and brackets.
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Interpol Red Notice suspect who twice escaped custody arrested in Wadduwa
A 54-year-old fisherman wanted by India, missing from a Marawila court case for about a year, was detained by Mount Lavinia CIB officers. Extradition is sought.
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Businessman held at Katunayake with Rs. 80 million of 'Ice' packed in biscuit boxes
Airport narcotics officers seized just under 4kg of crystal methamphetamine hidden in 11 boxes of biscuits and chocolates, carried in from Oman via Qatar.
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Woman, 75, killed at home in Kirindiwela; husband dies under train
Police recovered a letter during a search of the house in Imbulahena. Both bodies are at Wathupitiwala Hospital pending post-mortem examination.
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Activists visit the Miracle Dome City site at Katunayake and dispute online environmental claims
Civil society representative Sanjaya Mahawatta said conditions at the site did not match claims circulating online. The management says work continues.
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Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Airbus money laundering case
Bail set at Rs. 500,000 with two sureties of Rs. 100 million each in the money laundering case. Rajapaksa remains in remand to October 13 in the separate bribery case.
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Businessman abducted in Panadura found near cemetery; police suspect a relative
Attackers smashed his car windows and seized him as he drove home with his wife and daughters. He was found abandoned near Minuwampitiya cemetery.
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PM opens Galle aesthetic school: "We need doctors who can understand the pain of their patients"
Harini Amarasuriya says arts education builds empathy in every profession, and confirms Grade 2 and 6 reforms for next year.
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Ranil's UK trip case recalled for November 11 as Attorney General's position is awaited
Fort Magistrate's Court set a new date for the Attorney General's advice on Wickremesinghe's 2023 London visit.
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Deputy minister says Shiranthi Rajapaksa must return and face the inquiry
Eranga Gunasekera says leaving the country will not end a case, and that authorities may act further if the former First Lady does not come back.
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57 tri-forces officers receive the Vishishta Seva Vibhushana
President Dissanayake presented the distinguished service medal to serving and retired Army, Navy and Air Force officers at the Presidential Secretariat.
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Weerawansa summoned to the CCIB on Friday over Anuradhapura rally remarks
Weerawansa summoned to CCIB Friday over Sept 12 speech. Police secured unedited footage of Anuradhapura rally remarks.
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Government to gazette Mailathamadu as designated grazing land, Handunnetti says
A decision taken at presidential level would confirm Batticaloa dairy farmers' rights and move competing cultivators to alternative Mahaweli land.
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Cabinet appoints committee to pursue return of Sri Lankan artefacts held abroad
A new committee will deal directly with foreign authorities on recovering antiquities removed during the colonial era, invoking the 1970 UNESCO Convention.
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Cabinet clears education reforms for Grades 2 and 6 from 2027
Cabinet approves education reforms for Grades 2-6 from 2027. Curriculum builds on Grade 1 rollout. Teacher guides prepared.
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Four locally made T-kata firearms seized in Dematagoda, 23-year-old arrested
Western Province North Crimes Division officers recovered four home-made weapons in a house raid at Siridhamma Mawatha, Dematagoda.