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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.
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Artist says minister told him IMF rules blocked $23M overseas donation
Artist Sangeeth Wijesuriya claims a minister told him IMF rules barred a proposed US$23 million overseas donation after President Dissanayake's election win.
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Drug trafficker Shiran Basik arrested in Dubai; linked to Iranian network
Suspected drug trafficker Shiran Basik, allegedly tied to an Iranian network and wanted by the US, has been arrested in Dubai, police sources say.
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Cabinet approves 'Surakimu Lanka' national energy security mission
Cabinet has approved 'Surakimu Lanka', an integrated national energy security mission to ease fuel-import pressure and shift demand to renewable generation.
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Angunakolapelessa inmates had flu, not meningitis; prison halts transfers and court visits
Seven Angunakolapelessa Prison inmates suspected of meningitis tested negative and were treated for flu; inmate transfers and court visits are now suspended.
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Three Chinese nationals held at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 6 million
Airport customs arrested three Chinese businessmen at BIA over 40,000 cigarettes worth Rs. 6 million, routed via Kuala Lumpur to evade detection.
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CPA warns of over a decade without Provincial Council elections, faults NPP delay
The Centre for Policy Alternatives says more than a decade has passed without Provincial Council polls, faulting successive governments including the NPP.
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SJB MP submits motion to ban social media for children under 15
Kurunegala MP Dayasiri Jayasekera has filed a parliamentary motion to bar under-15s from social media and make age verification compulsory for platforms.
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Dilith Jayaweera says he is ready to lead Sri Lanka 'even today'
Sarvajana Balaya leader Dilith Jayaweera told a Melbourne gathering his party could take over and stabilise the economy 'even today' if given the chance.
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Election law review committee holds first meeting, to seek public opinions
Parliament's select committee reviewing election laws held its first meeting, agreeing to seek public views on local, parliamentary and presidential polls.
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India Hands Over 134 Vehicles to Sri Lanka Police for Northern Province
India handed over 134 single-cab vehicles worth Rs. 300 million to President Dissanayake for Sri Lanka Police stations in the Northern Province.
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Constitutional Council clears Justice Kodagoda for Judicial Service Commission
The Constitutional Council cleared Justice Yasantha Kodagoda for the Judicial Service Commission, filling the seat left by Justice Thurairaja's retirement.
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Unidentified body found in parcel in canal at Mahiyanganaya
An unidentified body was found in a parcel dumped in a canal near an abandoned house in Mahiyanganaya; police are investigating after a stench alerted locals.
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Officer accused of taking bribe from Ditwah victim remanded to June 9
A Monaragala disaster relief officer accused of demanding Rs.100,000 from a Cyclone Ditwah victim was remanded to June 9 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.
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Nearly 700 foreigners arrested for immigration violations; CID probes cybercrime links
Police have arrested nearly 700 foreigners for immigration offences, with the CID probing some over alleged cybercrime, Police Spokesman ASP Wootler said.
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Northern Province Governor denies social media claims of Vesak dansal ban
Northern Province Governor Vethanayahan has denied false social media claims of a Vesak dansal ban, lodging a CID complaint over the reports.
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PM Harini to meet education graduates over stalled teacher recruitment for 2018/19, 2019/20 cohorts
PM Harini Amarasuriya meets the Education Graduate Association on May 26 over the stalled recruitment of 2018/19 and 2019/20 graduates into teaching.
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Police probe political links of criminals deported from UAE
Police are investigating whether deportees from the UAE — including alleged kingpin 'Kudu Duminda' and an army deserter — have ties to local politicians.
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Shashi Weerawansa passport case adjourned to July 24
The Colombo Magistrate's Court adjourned the diplomatic-passport forgery case against Shashi Weerawansa, wife of Wimal Weerawansa, to July 24.
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SLPP demands removal of CIABOC chief over Chandrasena bail case
The SLPP has demanded the CIABOC Director General's removal, alleging an unlawful bid to cancel former SriLankan chair Kapila Chandrasena's bail.
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Over 163,000 Graduates Sit Island-Wide Teacher Recruitment Exam After Three-Year Legal Hiatus
Over 163,000 graduates sat the nationwide teacher recruitment exam on Sunday, resuming after three years of legal suspension due to court challenges.
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JVP's Tilvin Silva summoned before coal commission, gives statement
JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva appeared before the presidential coal commission after a summons over his remarks, as it began reviewing 28 complaints.