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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.
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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.