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Church of Ceylon urges withdrawal of judges' retirement age amendment
The Anglican Church in Sri Lanka says the proposed amendment lacks bona fides and moral legitimacy, and asks the President and Cabinet to withdraw it.
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Court of Appeal sets October 2 for objections in beer ingredients case
Respondents in a writ petition challenging the use of rice and sugar as primary raw materials in beer production were given until October 2 to file objections.
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Colombo High Court rules PTA charges cannot stand against 'Harak Kata' in CID escape plot case
The court upheld defence objections and held that Prevention of Terrorism Act charges cannot be maintained, but allowed Penal Code charges to proceed.
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Marawila businessman arrested at BIA with Rs. 4.65 million in cigarettes
Customs officers found 31,000 cigarette sticks concealed in two bags after the passenger arrived from Dubai and attempted to use the Green Channel.
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Woman arrested over supplying firearm in Mount Lavinia shooting attempt
Police say a woman supplied the weapon used in the failed July 21 shooting on Temple Road, Mount Lavinia, and had crystal methamphetamine when arrested.
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Money laundering case against Namal Rajapaksa put off to October 29
Colombo Magistrate's Court refixes money laundering case against Namal Rajapaksa for October 29.
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Navy Commander hosts retiring Army chief Lasantha Rodrigo at Naval Headquarters
Vice Admiral Damian Fernando received Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo with a ceremonial guard of honour ahead of the Army Commander's retirement.
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Court seals Negombo Prison Chief Jailer's testimony on national security grounds
A magistrate ordered that evidence given by Negombo Prison's Chief Jailer on the clash that killed 32 people not be published, citing national security.
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No water cuts planned despite below-average rainfall forecast, minister says
Water Supply Minister Susil Ranasinghe says Labugama and Kalatuwawa hold enough water for three months even without rain, ruling out cuts for now.
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Parliament to debate public finance committee report on US$2.5m cyber fraud
An Opposition-moved adjournment debate on the CoPF report into the diverted US$2.5 million Australian debt payment is set for Parliament's August 4-7 sittings.
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Supreme Court fixes Pillayan's fundamental rights petition for January 2027
The petition by former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan challenging his arrest and detention will be called for hearing on January 19, 2027.
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President attends final procession of Kataragama Esala Perahera
President Dissanayake witnessed the final procession of the 2026 Ruhunu Kataragama Esala Perahera, calling the pageant a symbol of heritage and national unity.
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Community waste management drive launched as dengue outbreak continues
Waste management programme launched to curb dengue with machinery distribution to local authorities.
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Lyricist Rathna Sri Wijesinghe resigns as National Library Board chairman
Veteran lyricist Rathna Sri Wijesinghe has quit as chairman of the National Library and Documentation Services Board, citing his age and personal reasons.
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Sajith presses for continued US support in talks with visiting Congresswoman Houlahan
The Opposition Leader met US Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan in Colombo, raising economic recovery, the apparel sector and regional stability.
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Sugeeshwara Bandara remanded until August 12 as bail application rejected
The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court refused bail for Gotabaya Rajapaksa's former private secretary over alleged misuse of Rs. 6.19 million in state funds.
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Bribery commission arrests suspended Sub-Inspector over money laundering
CIABOC has arrested a suspended Police Sub-Inspector accused of illegally depositing money into bank accounts and laundering the funds.
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Army Commander pays farewell calls ahead of end of tenure
Lt. Gen. Lasantha Rodrigo called on the Deputy Defence Minister and the Defence Secretary as he prepares to complete his tenure as Army Commander.
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BASL unanimously rejects judges' retirement age extension; Justice Minister to brief President
The Bar Association adopted seven resolutions opposing judicial retirement-age extension. Justice Minister will brief the President on BASL's concerns.
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Colombo Port Health Office opened to strengthen border health security
Sri Lanka has opened a new Port Health Office at the Port of Colombo, a Rs. 168 million facility funded by Japan and implemented by the IOM.
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Dehiwala Sub-Inspector arrested over alleged drug trafficking
A Sub-Inspector attached to the Dehiwala Police Station has been arrested over alleged drug trafficking, the Police Spokesperson said. An inquiry is under way.
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Matara court orders man to repay CEB Rs. 201,059 after tower protest cut power to seven areas
A man who climbed a high-voltage transmission tower during a family dispute blacked out seven Matara-district areas for over two hours. He admitted the offence.
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Company director arrested over alleged housing investment scam
Police say the suspect took 60% advances for houses and land promoted on social media, failed to deliver, and issued cheques that later bounced.
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Navy seizes 14,072 sea cucumbers in Mannar, 12 arrested
Navy personnel arrested 12 men and seized 14,072 sea cucumbers, three dinghies and two motorcycles during a search operation at South Bar, Mannar.