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Suspect held over counterfeit currency printing operation in Mirihana
Police seized counterfeit notes with a face value of Rs. 41,500 along with a computer and scanner in a raid on Kotte Road, Mirihana.
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Premadasa repeats one-party rule warning over judges' retirement age
At a Ruwanwella party event the Opposition Leader said the amendment is not what voters gave a mandate for, and alleged political interference in appointments.
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Four arrested over Rathmalana grenade attack, police cite overseas crime figure
Mount Lavinia Police have arrested four men aged 21 to 30 over the August 5 grenade attack on a house on Gnanendra Road in Rathmalana.
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Samarasinghe rules out return to politics after stepping down as US envoy
The former ambassador said he resigned for personal reasons with no government pressure, and will not re-enter politics after 27 years as an MP.
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Senaka Palletenna named Prisons Department media spokesperson
The former Mahara Prison superintendent takes over as the department's public voice while security remains tightened across all 33 prisons.
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SLFP Medirigiriya organiser held under detention order over drug trafficking
Chinthaka Terence Wijeratne and his wife were arrested in Hingurakgoda with 15g of heroin and 15g of ice, police say.
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Former SLPP Nawalapitiya organiser joins Sarvajana Balaya
K.L.A. Gunasinghe and local representatives crossed to Sarvajana Balaya at a Nawalapitiya meeting with Dilum Amunugama.
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Water purification plant opens for 1,300 families in Thirappane
Funded by a Rs 2.65 million donation from a Sri Lankan in the US and built by Army personnel, the plant is the new Army Commander's first welfare engagement.
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Man arrested at BIA with Rs. 6 million in cigarettes flown in from Dubai
The Airport Police Narcotics Bureau arrested a 30-year-old passenger who allegedly concealed foreign-manufactured cigarettes in his luggage.
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Sri Lankan staff college delegation on two-week defence study tour in Türkiye
A 20-member DSCSC delegation is in Türkiye until August 9 for the staff college's overseas study package, visiting defence institutions in Ankara and Istanbul.
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STF arrests two in Horana over links to overseas drug networks
Two separate Special Task Force raids in Horana netted ICE, heroin, hashish, 4,739 narcotic pills and more than Rs. 1.6 million in cash.
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Two arrested trying to throw drug parcels over Magazine Prison wall
Police seized crystal methamphetamine, tobacco, mobile phones and chargers from two men held near the Magazine Prison wall on Baseline Road in Borella.
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22nd Amendment gazetted: Supreme Court judges to serve until 67
The constitutional amendment raising judges' retirement ages has been published in the gazette, alongside a separate bill enlarging the High Court bench.
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Animal Welfare Act will not curtail Kandy Esala Perahera, Governor says
Governor says Animal Welfare Act contains elephant provisions but imposes no restrictions on cultural events like Perahera.
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D.V. Chanaka tells coal commission tender was delayed to suit one supplier
The former state minister alleged bid documents were issued a day after a supplier finished registering, and questioned the rejection of Lakvijaya lab reports.
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Expert panel appointed to review 31 electoral reform proposals
Expert panel tasked with reviewing 31 electoral reform proposals including electronic voting and overseas voting options.
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa ordered to give evidence on September 29 in Lalith–Kugan case
The Jaffna Magistrate's Court has directed the former president to appear at the Colombo Magistrate's Court and testify by video link on September 29.
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Police filed 271,890 helmet violation cases in first seven months of 2026
Police report 749 motorcycle deaths Jan-July; push SLS-certified helmets and 96-measure road safety plan.
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Security tightened at Jaffna and five other prisons as unrest spreads
Troops were deployed to Jaffna Prison and the Prisons Department raised security at six facilities after clashes at three prisons in 36 hours.
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Joint mechanism to be set up across all 33 prisons after unrest
A special discussion chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake agreed to create a joint prisons, police, STF and Tri-Forces mechanism for inmate safety.
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Justice Minister ties prison unrest to drug crackdown, promises bail law change
Minister says prison unrest reflects resistance to anti-narcotics operations; bail law to be amended for drug suspects.
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Two inmates killed in Kuruwita Prison unrest
Two inmates died and up to 13 were injured at Kuruwita Prison, where tear gas was used. The Justice Minister says the situation is now under control.
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Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena granted bail after CIABOC indictments served
Colombo High Court freed the ex-investment promotion minister on bail after serving CIABOC indictments over an alleged Rs. 1 million bribe.
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Driver arrested over filming near IGP and Chief Justice residences
An STF officer spotted a driver filming outside the IGP's Colombo 07 residence; police say footage of both official residences was on his phone.