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Kirinda fishermen force harbour gates open over sand blockage
Fishermen protesting years of inaction on sand silting at Kirinda harbour's entrance were promised dredging within 10 days, or they begin a fast unto death.
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Lal Wijenayake to stay with NPP despite opposing 22nd Amendment
NPP member says he will not resign despite opposing 22nd Amendment, backing Bar Association stand.
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Opposition in disarray after 22A passage, Health Minister says
Opposition losing strength with crisis inside SJB after 22nd Amendment passage, Health Minister says.
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Namal Rajapaksa named fourth suspect in CIABOC's Krrish bribery case
Namal Rajapaksa named fourth suspect in CIABOC Krrish bribery case, ordered to appear September 29.
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Activist alleges police body-camera tender document was written with ChatGPT
Wasantha Mudalige says the TOR for a 500-camera police procurement carries unedited AI output, and that bids ranged from Rs. 50 million to Rs. 360 million.
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Police to get 10,000 recruits and a formal transfer system, Public Security Minister says
Ananda Wijepala says five years of delayed promotions will be cleared this year, with a special risk allowance through the 2027 Budget.
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Man critically injured in Rathgama shooting police link to underworld clash
Gunmen fired six T-56 rounds in the Panwila area of Rathgama, Galle, the second shooting in the district in two days.
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Sajith accuses government of gutting rooftop solar as net metering ends
The Opposition Leader took his case to the PUCSL, alleging a 'fuel and thermal power plant mafia' benefits from the switch to the Net Plus scheme.
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Former Sathosa transport manager remanded over Rs. 1.9 million cooperative fund case
Sathosa transport manager remanded over Rs. 1.9 million cooperative fund misappropriation.
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Supreme Court throws out contempt petitions against Shani Abeysekara, Ravi Seneviratne and Fr. Cyril Gamini
Two petitions by a retired Air Force officer were dismissed without being taken up for hearing, a fortnight after the court ruled in the officers' favour.
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Court to rule on October 8 on defence objections in Shasheendra Rajapaksa corruption case
Court to rule October 8 on preliminary objections in Shasheendra Rajapaksa corruption case.
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Shashi Weerawansa passport case put off to October 12 pending Supreme Court records
The Colombo Chief Magistrate gave time for the Supreme Court appeal papers to be filed after the High Court upheld her diplomatic passport conviction.
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SLPP in talks to stage a rally to rival its Anuradhapura event, Chanaka says
MP D.V. Chanaka says discussions are under way for a rally to press the government on its promises, and that Namal Rajapaksa will defeat the President in 2029.
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Wanathavilluwa explosives case to be heard daily from October 5
Wanathavilluwa explosives case to have daily hearings starting October 5, court orders.
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa money laundering case set for November 3 pre-trial conference
The Colombo High Court fixed the Rs. 57 million Prevention of Money Laundering Act case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest for November 3.
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President says there is no limit to action against those who stole public property
Dissanayake told a Gampaha rally that corruption investigations are not political revenge, and said racism would no longer be used as a route to power.
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Three killed in Baddegama shooting; police link attack to rival organised crime factions
Death toll rose to three after a woman died in the Galle ICU. Police link the Halpathota attack to organised crime; a victim was returning from bail signing.
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Nine remanded after Jaffna stop-check yields sharp weapons and Rs. 900,000 in cash
Police stopped a car and two motorcycles during a sudden inspection in the Jaffna area and recovered weapons and cash from inside the vehicle.
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JVP delegation heads to India for BJP talks under 'KNOW BJP' programme
Five JVP members led by Tilvin Silva are in New Delhi to meet BJP president Nitin Nabin and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
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Navy seizes 81 kg of heroin and ICE in pre-dawn Jaffna beach operation
The Deputy Defence Minister valued the Madagal haul at Rs. 1.5 billion and called it the largest seized on the northern coast in recent history.
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NCPA has received 7,647 child abuse complaints so far this year
NCPA received 7,647 child abuse complaints this year, covering cruelty, physical and psychological abuse and child vulnerability.
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Police tell landlords to vet tenants as drugs and weapons turn up in rented premises
SDIG Sajeewa Medawatte says contraband is frequently recovered from rented property, and warns owners they may face legal action over crimes on their premises.
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Mahapola Trust postpones the certificate ceremony at the centre of Premadasa's welfare claim
The Trust Fund confirms the 2024/2025 ceremony for about 600 students is off, but does not address the attendance condition the Opposition Leader alleged.
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Ranawaka warns Sri Lanka against being drawn into a geopolitical counter-alliance
The URF leader said it would be dangerous if the UAE-India-Sri Lanka MoU became a stepping stone towards blocs such as QUAD or AUKUS.