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Cabinet approves standing Inter-Ministerial Committee on Human Rights
The new body will coordinate follow-up and reporting across ministries on Sri Lanka's obligations under nine core UN human rights treaties.
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Cabinet approves Rs. 5,000 monthly allowance for 5,530 special needs students
The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 5,000 monthly allowance for 5,530 school students with special educational needs from low-income families.
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High Posts Committee clears Anil Jasinghe as Health Secretary
The Committee on High Posts approved Dr. Anil Jasinghe as Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, along with three state institution chairpersons.
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Five held over Maligawatta killing of Kanjipani Imran's relative
Police arrested five suspects, including a woman, over the August 10 shooting of a Colombo businessman, seizing crystal methamphetamine and a motorcycle.
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Keheliya Rambukwella arrested by Bribery Commission
The former Health Minister was arrested by CIABOC on Tuesday after arriving at the Commission to record a statement in an ongoing investigation.
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Keheliya Rambukwella arrives at Bribery Commission in wheelchair
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella recorded a statement at the Bribery Commission over an ongoing investigation, arriving in a wheelchair.
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Keheliya bailed in two CIABOC cases over Sandagala theft and Rupavahini hires
Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court released the former minister on bail in two corruption cases hours after his arrest, imposing a travel ban.
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Ex-Fisheries Corporation chairman remanded after failing to meet bail terms
Ex-Fisheries Corporation chairman arrested by CIABOC, remanded after failing to meet bail conditions.
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Health Ministry seeks solution to Muslim nurses' uniform concerns
Health Ministry addresses uniform concerns raised by Muslim female nursing officers in a special parliamentary meeting.
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Opposition MPs hold up cartoon posters in Parliament as 22A is tabled
Opposition MPs shouted slogans and displayed posters carrying a Daily Mirror cartoon of President Dissanayake as the 22nd Amendment was presented.
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Govt denies LTTE camp in Pallai, says site is an illegal garment factory
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa says social media claims of an LTTE training camp in the Pallai forest reserve are false, with seven cases already filed.
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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expected in Colombo in September
Rajnath Singh is set to make an official visit to Sri Lanka in the first week of September for talks on joint operations, training and regional security.
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Ranil's UK trip case: AG's Department says review under way as delay questioned
Attorney General reviews case over Ranil's disputed 2023 UK trip amid lack of official invitation.
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Six petitions filed against 22nd Amendment as parties demand a referendum
BASL, the SJB, Sarvajana Balaya, G.L. Peiris and the Free Lawyers organisation have petitioned the Supreme Court hours after the Bill was tabled.
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Ex-policeman held with Kush on expressway had 16 uniforms at home
Two men were arrested at the Kadawatha exit with Kush cannabis and pills. The driver produced a police ID; police say he left the service in 2024.
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Cabinet clears extradition agreement with Poland
The Justice Ministry proposal, made under the Extradition Act No. 5 of 1995, would let convicted nationals serve remaining sentences in their home countries.
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Red Notice suspect 'Summitpura Chatu' flown back from Oman
Dimuthu Chaturanga, wanted on an Interpol Red Notice, was deported from Oman and taken to the Colombo Crimes Division for questioning on Tuesday.
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Cabinet clears new terrorism Bill to replace 1979 PTA
Cabinet approves new Protecting the State from Terrorism Bill to replace the 1979 PTA.
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Government targets end-September or October to enact 22nd Amendment
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa says the judges' retirement age Bill goes to Parliament on August 18, with enactment expected by September-end or October.
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President orders defence R&D units merged into single national centre
Dissanayake told officials to combine the Army, Navy and Air Force research units into one national centre at 2027 pre-budget talks on defence.
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Defence evidence begins in Easter Sunday conspiracy trial
Twenty-four defendants facing more than 23,000 charges over the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks began presenting their defence before the Colombo High Court.
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70% of Government Analyst reports relate to drugs, department says
Acting Government Analyst Kamani Perera says drugs account for 70% of the department's reports, with remand cases prioritised to speed up court proceedings.
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Grama Niladhari officers call off trade union action after President's assurance
Grama Niladhari unions ended campaign after talks with Minister Abeyratne, with President Dissanayake pledging action through the coming Budget.
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Hotel owner wounded in Habarakada shooting; first arrest links case to two earlier attacks
Hotel owner wounded in Habarakada shooting; arrest links case to two earlier attacks.