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Government to amend Vihara Act, revive monk disciplinary body amid clergy crisis
President Dissanayake pledges to amend the 1931 Vihara Act and revive a monk disciplinary body, as ex-President Kumaratunga seeks a Buddhist Council.
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Japan commits US$1.34 million to clear landmines in Sri Lanka's north and east
Tokyo grants US$1.34 million for humanitarian demining in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, enabling over 3,100 displaced people to return home.
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Court issues arrest warrant for ex-MP Jayantha Samaraweera over state vehicles
Fort Magistrate's Court issues an arrest warrant for ex-NFF MP Jayantha Samaraweera over the alleged misuse of Presidential Secretariat vehicles.
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Police Summon Sugeeshwara Bandara Over Treasury-Hack Protest 'Feces Attack'
Talangama Police have summoned protest leader Sugeeshwara Bandara over an alleged feces attack during the April 28 Treasury-hack demonstration.
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Welikada Police OIC Arrested Over Alleged Rs. 5.7 Million Passport Bribery
The Officer-in-Charge of Welikada Police was arrested for allegedly demanding Rs. 300,000 each from 19 Chinese nationals to release their passports.
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa Seeks Travel Ban Removal in Rs. 17M Money Laundering Case
Counsel for Yoshitha Rajapaksa asked the Homagama High Court to lift his overseas travel ban; the judge offered conditional relief and adjourned to July 30.
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23 Monks in BIA Drug Case Remanded Until June 9
Negombo court remands all 23 accused in the BIA monk drug-smuggling case until June 9; the third accused appears in person while the others join online.
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AG to file indictments against ex-IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon over Aragalaya attack
The Attorney General told the Supreme Court that indictments against ex-IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon over the 2022 Galle Face attack will be filed within a month.
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Alleged drug trafficker 'Alto Dharme' arrested in Dubai along with family
Dubai Police have arrested Sri Lankan organised-crime suspect 'Alto Dharme', wanted on an Interpol Red Notice, along with his wife and two children.
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Cabinet plans bill to strip seats from MPs who switch parties after election
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa says a bill to revoke the seats of MPs who cross over to another party after being elected will be tabled soon.
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Youth arrested at Colombo airport with Rs. 80 million worth of Kush
A young man has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport with Kush cannabis worth over Rs. 80 million and handed to the Police Narcotics Bureau.
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CCD recovers two revolvers linked to 'Wanathe Duminda' in Sahaspura shooting
The Colombo Crimes Division has recovered two revolvers belonging to detained suspect 'Wanathe Duminda', linked to a double killing in Sahaspura, Borella.
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FBI asked to unlock Chandrasena's phone as inquest enters fifth day
The Colombo Crimes Division has sought FBI help to unlock Kapila Chandrasena's mobile phone as the magisterial inquest into his death entered a fifth day.
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CIABOC warns public against misleading e-asset declaration guidance
CIABOC warns the public against unofficial, inaccurate guidance on its electronic asset declaration system, urging people to use only official hotlines.
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New Coal Shipment from South Africa Has 16.8% Ash, Above Tender Limit
A coal shipment from South Africa's Richards Bay arrives with 16.8% ash, above the 16% tender limit; the Energy Minister says it can still fuel Norochcholai.
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Century-old Halaba Bridge in Badulla set for urgent Rs. 5 million restoration
Authorities are restoring the structurally unsafe, century-old Halaba Bridge in Badulla, with Rs. 5 million allocated and Cyclone Ditwah funding to follow.
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Inland Revenue files case against Colombo Municipal Council over Rs.1,034mn VAT default
Inland Revenue has filed a case at the Colombo Magistrate's Court to recover Rs.1,034 million in VAT allegedly defaulted by the Colombo Municipal Council.
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Court asks CIABOC to respond to Manusha's bid to ease travel ban
A Colombo court has asked CIABOC to state its position by June 2 on ex-minister Manusha Nanayakkara's request to temporarily lift his overseas travel ban.
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Motorbikes and January salary hike planned for public health midwives
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the government will provide motorbikes to Public Health Midwives and roll out a scheduled salary increase from January.
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Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Johnston Fernando Summoned Over Alleged Illegal Assets
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division summons former ministers Pavithra Wanniarachchi and Johnston Fernando over alleged unexplained wealth.
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Cabinet spokesman says funds available for PC polls, disputing Tilvin Silva
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa says money is allocated for Provincial Council elections and the legal framework — not funding — is the real obstacle.
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Broad agreement reached on holding long-delayed Provincial Council elections
Political parties, civil society and the Election Commission converge on holding Sri Lanka's Provincial Council polls, delayed since 2014.
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Court temporarily lifts Rajitha Senaratne's travel ban for medical treatment
Colombo's Chief Magistrate lets former fisheries minister Rajitha Senaratne, out on bail in a graft case, travel abroad for medical treatment until June 2.
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Sajith urges government to secure fresh IMF deal 'before it's too late'
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urges the government to secure a fresh IMF deal, citing Bangladesh's push for a more realistic arrangement for its citizens.