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Jaffna MP Archchuna Released on Bail Four Days Into Remand Over Firearm Threat
The Mallakam Magistrate ordered MP Archchuna Ramanathan released on bail on April 29, four days after his arrest over a Periyavilaan land dispute.
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Nursing Mother Remanded on MP Archchuna's Complaint Over Jaffna Land Dispute
The Mallakam Magistrate's Court has remanded a Periyavilan woman, mother of a one-year-old, until April 29 over Jaffna MP Archchuna Ramanathan's complaint.
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Magistrate orders expeditious indictments against Ranil over Rs. 16.6mn London trip
Fort Magistrate Neththikumara directs the AG to file indictments without delay, citing sufficient evidence and a Wolverhampton University email of the trip.
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Ranil faces court under Public Property Act over Rs. 16.6mn London trip
Case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe alleging misappropriation of Rs. 16.6mn for a London trip is scheduled at Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court.
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Russian Health Minister Murashko to visit Sri Lanka May 3–5
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko leads three-day visit May 3–5 with talks on pharmaceuticals, medical training, Ayurveda and health tourism.
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Salley Taken for JMO Exam as CID Says Sarah Jasmine Fled to India
CID has revealed Sarah Jasmine fled to India after the Sainthamaruthu blast, contradicting a 2022 DNA report obtained under pressure from Salley.
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State of Emergency Extended for Second Month Citing Cyclone Ditwah Recovery
President's Secretary issued an extraordinary Gazette extending the state of public emergency by another month, with 15 essential services re-designated.
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Activist Files Australia FOI Request for Treasury Secretary's Citizenship Details
Activist Nagananda Kodituwakku has sought Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma's citizenship details under Australia's Freedom of Information Act.
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Treasury Secretary asks COPF to defer cyber-theft hearing until after May 5 statement
Suriyapperuma cites a planned presidential statement in Parliament; Deputy Minister Kaushalya Ariyarathne says it is a rescheduling request, not a refusal.
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AKD Meets Maha Sangha Over BIA Monk Drug Bust, Calls Narcotics a 'National Disaster'
President discusses BIA monk arrests with the Maha Sangha of three Nikayas; agenda includes Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance amendments and anti-drug effort.
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New Arrest in BIA Monks Drug Network After Athurugiriya Raid
Police arrested another suspect in the BIA monks drug ring after a raid in Athurugiriya. Investigators are probing his role in sending monks abroad.
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JMO Confirms 19 of 22 BIA Monks Tested Positive for Drug Use
JMO finds 19 of 22 monks held in the BIA narcotics bust used drugs; police say a second group of 40 monks was being prepared for Thailand.
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Public Admin Ministry issues Circular 11/2026 to regularise 9,800 casual state staff
The Public Administration Ministry has issued Circular 11/2026 implementing Cabinet's April 28 approval of permanent posts for 9,800 casual state employees.
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Cabinet Approves 400 Electric Cars and Motorcycles for Sri Lanka Police
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said senior officers will lease 400 EVs while constables to inspectors get duty-free electric motorbikes via loans.
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Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena Further Remanded Until May 5
Colombo Magistrate extends remand of ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO in Airbus bribery case to May 5; bail rejected at the previous April 17 hearing.
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Parliament's Finance Committee Convenes April 28 to Probe USD 2.5M Treasury Theft
Harsha de Silva says Tuesday's COPF meeting will decide on summoning the Finance Secretary; Deputy Minister Abeysinghe pledges full government support.
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Former DMT Deputy Commissioner Arrested by CIABOC Over Number Plate Issue
Bribery commission says number plates were issued for a vehicle without a valid initial registration; suspect now serves at Probation and Child Care.
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Gammanpila Says Lawyer Cannot Be Barred From Representing Sallay in Easter Case
Udaya Gammanpila says reports he was barred from representing retired SIS Chief Suresh Sallay are baseless, citing constitutional rights to counsel.
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Five Arrested as Magazine Prison Jailer and Guards Remanded Until May 6
Total arrests rise to five over the inmate death at Colombo Magazine Prison; three already remanded by court, two more taken into custody Tuesday.
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Namal and Fisheries Minister Condemn 'Deeply Alarming' Assault on Sri Lankan Fisherman in Tamil Nadu
SLPP's Namal Rajapaksa and Fisheries Minister Chandrasekhar both condemn the Tamil Nadu assault on a Sri Lankan fisherman as a human rights violation.
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NDF Treasury Heist Protest at Finance Secretary's Home Driven Off With Cow Dung
Pelawatta residents confronted a New Democratic Front protest by Gotabaya's ex-secretary outside the Finance Secretary's home, hurling cow dung at the group.
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Nuwara Eliya Councillor Alleges Rs. 9.7 Million Street Lamp Procurement Scam
Councillor Jude Madegama says street lamps worth Rs. 9.73 million were procured without Finance Committee approval and demands an inquiry.
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Overseas Voting Committee Hands Final Report to Public Administration Minister
A committee has recommended a framework to allow more than 1.5 million Sri Lankans living abroad to vote in domestic elections.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka Launch Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise 'Shake Hands-II' at Tarbela
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have launched a two-week joint counter-terrorism exercise, Shake Hands-II, at Tarbela, involving Pakistan's SSG and SL Special Forces.