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Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha meets Ranil Wickremesinghe
The Office of the Former President confirmed the Colombo meeting but disclosed nothing about what was discussed.
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53,604 kidney patients receiving Rs. 10,000 monthly allowance, minister tells Parliament
Social Security Minister Upali Pannilage rejected an opposition claim that payments to kidney disease patients were being restricted.
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Navy says drug seizures top Rs. 55 billion so far this year
Sri Lanka Navy reports 1,080kg of heroin, 590kg of crystal methamphetamine and 256kg of cocaine intercepted in 2026, with 300 suspects and 50 vessels detained.
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Viral 'extortion' video was a phone repair dispute, Pettah Police say
A video shared as an extortion incident in Maradana-Panchikawatta stemmed from an argument over an iPhone screen repair. One suspect has been arrested.
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Three held in Piliyandala with heroin and 'Ice' worth over Rs. 300 million
Western Province North Crime Division officers recovered 11.69 kg of heroin and 6.90 kg of crystal methamphetamine in a raid at Thumbowila, Bokundara.
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Government begins recruiting more than 120,000 into the state service this year
Public Administration Minister Chandana Abeyratne says about 30,000 teachers and 1,500 Grama Niladhari officers are among those being hired in 2026.
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Supreme Court dismisses FR petition over Suresh Sallay's PTA arrest after withdrawal
A retired Air Force officer withdrew his petition challenging the former SIS chief's detention after the Attorney General questioned his legal standing.
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Ex-Deputy Minister's wife remanded over alleged Rs. 50,000 bribe to High Court staffer
CIABOC says Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi paid a court staffer to seek a suspended sentence for her husband. WhatsApp messages presented in court.
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Textbook distribution for next year begins, with the Grade 6 English module reprinted after last year's problems
The Educational Publications Department says all schools will have their books by December 31, and that the new Grade 2 module has now entered printing.
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US trains 40 Sri Lankan officials to detect maritime sanctions evasion
A three-day Colombo workshop run with the Atlantic Council trained officials from seven agencies to spot dark-fleet tactics in shipping around Sri Lanka.
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National media guidelines drafted to protect children's privacy in news reporting
A parliamentary committee was told the guidelines cover print, electronic and social media, and that a technical committee will rule on mothers of under-fives.
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MPs conclude 12-day US study tour on public finance and budget oversight
Harsha de Silva, seven COPF members and the COPE chairman visited Congress, the CBO and federal agencies under a State Department programme.
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Sri Lanka to seek international funding for drought preparedness, minister says
Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi says Colombo will apply to a fund expected to be set up under the UN desertification convention.
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PM says all 158 NPP MPs will show their unity in Friday's 22nd Amendment vote
Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that reports of cracks in the NPP group are false, and that the bloc's cohesion would be visible when the 22A vote is taken.
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Japan's envoy tours Northern Province, flags KKS Port potential
Ambassador Akio Isomata met Governor Vedanayagam, toured Kankesanthurai Port and Jaffna's library, and raised Japan's export corridor plan.
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Former Krrish director remanded to October 6; court allows CIABOC to question Namal in prison
Janaki Siriwardena was remanded over an alleged Rs. 70m bribe, and the Colombo Chief Magistrate allowed CIABOC to record Namal Rajapaksa's statement in prison.
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Elderly couple murdered in Mankulam; daughter unharmed in same house
A woman of 69 and a man of 70 were killed in a sharp weapon attack at Panichchankulam. Mankulam Police are investigating.
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STF arrests three over illegal gem mining in the Castlereagh catchment
Three Bogawantalawa estate residents were held for unlicensed gem mining in the Keselgamu Oya reserve, which feeds the Castlereagh hydropower reservoir.
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Parliament begins two-day debate on 22nd Amendment, vote set for Friday
Second Reading debate on the 22nd Amendment and Judicature Bills runs 11.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and tomorrow, with the vote due Friday afternoon.
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Piumi Hansamali withdraws writ petition challenging CID assets probe
Court of Appeal allows withdrawal after the AG says the CID cannot give a timeframe for its investigation. Her right to file a fresh application is reserved.
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PM says public sector pay reform is under way, and reveals what the commission has cost
Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament the Salaries and Pensions Commission has spent nothing so far, with Rs. 508,988 due to four officers this month.
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Rabies elimination and dog registration Bill presented to Parliament
The Bill would repeal two ordinances dating from the colonial era and create national and regional advisory committees to drive rabies eradication.
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Shiranthi Rajapaksa does not appear before FCID; lawyer cites eye surgery in Singapore
A letter from her lawyer told the FCID she could not attend today's inquiry into the Siriliya Saviya Foundation. She left for Singapore on 16 September.
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SJB march on Parliament over 22nd Amendment halted by its own MPs
Premadasa led supporters from Diyatha Uyana towards the Jayanthipura entrance, but SJB parliamentarians turned the crowd back before it reached the gates.