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Filipino woman arrested with over 6kg of 'kush' at Bandaranaike airport
Filipino national arrested at Bandaranaike airport with over 6kg of cannabis variety 'kush'; charges pending.
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Harsha de Silva flags dangerous disrepair of Independence Square walking path
MP Harsha de Silva has urged the Colombo mayor and the UDA to repair the deteriorating Independence Square walking path before an accident occurs.
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Appeals Court issues notices on writ petition filed by 'Gampaha Osman's' son
The Court of Appeal issued notices on a writ petition by the son of 'Gampaha Osman' seeking to block his arrest in the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case.
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President reviews 2027 budget proposals for Industry Ministry, new industrial zones
President Dissanayake has chaired a pre-Budget review of 2027 proposals for the Industry Ministry, focusing on new industrial zones and infrastructure.
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Man acquitted of 2010 quadruple murder after 16-year trial
A former army corporal indicted over the 2010 killing of four family members in Anuradhapura has been acquitted after a 16-year trial, the High Court ruled.
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SJB alleges government plans to extend Supreme Court judges' retirement age by year-end
SJB alleges government plans constitutional amendment to extend Supreme Court judges' retirement age by end of year without public discussion.
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Court of Appeal fixes July 17 for Suresh Sallay detention petition
Court of Appeal postpones Suresh Sallay's PTA detention petition hearing to July 17.
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Three held for impersonating police, CID officers in island-wide robberies
Three men have been arrested over robberies impersonating police and CID officers across 15 police divisions, netting millions in gold and cash since 2023.
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President calls for major overhaul of public transport system
President Dissanayake says public transport must be given the same priority as free healthcare, calling for a quality, affordable national network.
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Ambalangoda SJB council member remanded over alleged illegal firearm
An Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member from the SJB has been remanded until July 24 over the alleged unlicensed possession of a repeater-type firearm.
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Cabinet extends rental allowance for Cyclone Ditwah victims by three months
Cabinet extends Rs. 25,000 monthly rental allowance for Cyclone Ditwah victims by three months, raising maximum support to nine months.
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Coal procurement commission holds third day of hearings
Sri Lanka's coal procurement commission held a third day of hearings, summoning three officials including a Lakvijaya plant manager.
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Colombo–KKS intercity express to resume daily service after trade union pressure
The Colombo–Kankesanthurai intercity express returns to daily operation from July 14, weeks after a power-set shortage cut it to four days a week.
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STF seizes over 8kg of 'ICE', landmines and swords in Dompe raid
An STF raid in Dompe recovered more than 8kg of crystal methamphetamine along with three anti-personnel landmines, five swords and ammunition, police say.
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Government reviewing requests to raise retirement age across professions
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the government is reviewing requests from the judiciary, health workers and others to revise the retirement age.
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JSC sets up new High Courts, recruits 33 magistrates in efficiency drive
The Judicial Service Commission says it has established three new High Courts for corruption cases and recruited 33 magistrates to improve efficiency.
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Fire damages Kalutara District Secretariat; no injuries reported
An electrical fire on the ground floor of the Kalutara District Secretariat damaged equipment and cut power, but caused no injuries, officials said.
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22-year-old arrested with firearm in Maharagama
Western Province South CID officers arrested a 22-year-old man with a revolver-like firearm during a tip-off raid in Maharagama's Railway Avenue.
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Government surveys stalled housing projects in North and East
Government surveys thousands of stalled housing projects in Northern and Eastern provinces to assess reconstruction needs.
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Two young men arrested in Peradeniya, Colombo drug raids
Police arrested two young men in separate raids in Peradeniya and Colombo, seizing crystal methamphetamine and heroin, Sri Lanka Police said.
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Pillayan further remanded until July 24 over 2008 Batticaloa murders
Former State Minister Pillayan has been further remanded until July 24 over a series of 2008 murders in the Batticaloa District, as the CID's case continues.
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Young couple arrested transporting 'Ice' in Polonnaruwa
Police arrest couple aged 24 and 22 in Polonnaruwa with 33 grams of crystal methamphetamine; vehicle seized.
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SLFP's Deepa Edirisinghe resigns from Colombo Municipal Council
SLFP's Deepa Edirisinghe steps down from Colombo Municipal Council after one year, staying in the party's Central Committee.
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Weerawansa case over 2016 UN office protest postponed to September
A Colombo court has postponed to September 21 the case against Wimal Weerawansa and five others over a 2016 protest outside the UN office in Colombo.