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Ampara moulavi remanded over sexual abuse of 14-year-old in Eragama
A 21-year-old moulavi from Eragama, Ampara was remanded until June 3 after surrendering over the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old; accomplice in custody.
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'Dubai Sudda' arrested in Kaduwela; UNP councillor accused over Dubai, Moldova jobs scam
The SLBFE has arrested a Bulathsinhala UNP councillor known as 'Dubai Sudda' over a tourist-visa scam selling Dubai and Moldova jobs through social media.
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Jaffna Bar flags transfer of HC Judge Alexraja, alleges Governor's interference
Jaffna Bar Association wrote to President Dissanayake over the sudden transfer of HC Judge A.G. Alexraja, alleging Northern Province Governor interference.
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Kandy police arrest Bahirawakanda monk over sexual abuse of 15-year-old niece
A 25-year-old monk at Kandy's Bahirawakanda temple was arrested over the alleged sexual abuse of his 15-year-old niece; a 29-year-old woman also held.
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Mano Ganesan asks COPF to probe alleged diversion of PC election funds
Mano Ganesan has written to COPF Chair Harsha de Silva seeking a probe into alleged reallocation of PC election funds, citing Tilvin Silva remarks.
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PM Harini calls for transformative education reforms in Bishop Cyril memorial lecture
PM Harini Amarasuriya called for transformative education reforms in a memorial lecture, naming five structural crises from inequality to AI disruption.
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Police order six-monthly firearm inspection for all licence holders on NSC instruction
All firearm licence holders must present their weapons at the nearest police station every six months for serial-number and condition checks, the Police said.
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Pilgrim van collides with wild elephant at Bandanagala; woman killed, 15 injured
A 54-year-old woman was killed and 15 others, including a five-year-old and an infant, were hurt when a pilgrim van struck a wild elephant near Polonnaruwa.
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Supreme Court clears Public Property Act prosecution in 2016 bond scam
The Supreme Court cleared Public Property Act prosecution of ex-CBSL Governor Mahendran, ex-FM Karunanayake and Perpetual Treasuries over the 2016 bond scam.
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Supreme Court dismisses Wele Suda's appeal against death sentence
The Supreme Court has dismissed drug kingpin Wele Suda's appeal against his death sentence for heroin trafficking.
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Sri Lanka joins 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva
Sri Lanka joins the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva from June 1, with Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe leading the delegation.
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Teen swept away off Talpe; three children drown at Hungama Kalamatiya
A 17-year-old from Kurunegala went missing off Talpe on Sunday and three children aged 12, 17 and 18 drowned at Hungama Kalamatiya on May 30, police said.
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Train derails near Chilaw station, disrupting Puttalam line
A train derailment near Chilaw has disrupted the Puttalam line, with Sri Lanka Railways working to remove the derailed carriages and restore operations.
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Ex-Agriculture Secretary Wijayaratne questioned by CIABOC over Rs. 1.26bn DPJ building lease
Former Agriculture Secretary Wijayaratne gave a statement to CIABOC over a Rs. 1.26 billion private-building lease flagged by the Auditor General.
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SJB MP Dayasiri flags coal cartel and sanctions risk in Presidential Commission dossier
SJB MP Dayasiri Jayasekera asks the Presidential Coal Commission to probe alleged cartel collusion and sanctions exposure in the Lakvijaya 2026/27 tender.
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Police probe Nikadhalupotha double death after suspected murder-suicide
Wellawa Police are investigating a Nikadhalupotha incident where a woman was killed with a sharp weapon and a man was later found hanged inside the same house.
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Eravur Police arrest 14-year-old over death of 11-year-old sister
Eravur Police arrested a 14-year-old boy after his 11-year-old sister was found dead in a water tank following a quarrel over a mobile phone.
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Maskeliya resident dies after earth mound collapses during home construction work
A 41-year-old man from Glantilwatta, Maskeliya, was killed when an earth mound collapsed on him while he was removing soil for a building project.
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Six killed in Meegoda Vesak dansala crash; drunk driver arrested at gunpoint
Six people, including a 15-year-old, died and seven were injured when a cab driven by a drunk 42-year-old man crashed into a Vesak dansala queue at Meegoda.
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Coal procurement commission to start recording witness statements next week
Sri Lanka's Special Presidential Commission on coal procurement will begin recording witness statements next week, with 28 complaints received so far.
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UNP says Cabinet papers must go to Maha Sangha before any monk discipline reform
UNP says Cabinet papers on monastic discipline must go to Chief Prelates and Maha Sangha first, citing established procedures and consultation tradition.
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Woman, 65, killed by private bus on Galle-Matara road in Weligama
A 65-year-old woman from Katuwana, Embilipitiya, died after being hit by a private bus while crossing the Galle-Matara main road at Kapparathota, Weligama.
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Police arrest suspect in Welikada taxi driver robbery filmed on social media
Police arrested a suspect over a May 29 robbery of a taxi driver in Welikada after footage spread online; two teams are hunting other suspects.
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Customs arrest 18 — 16 Chinese nationals — over Rs.31.4mn cigarette haul at BIA
Airport Customs detained 18 people, including 16 Chinese nationals, with 209,200 Chinese-made cigarettes worth Rs.31.4 million hidden in 27 pieces of luggage.