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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.
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Vidya case convict Jeyakumar dies by suicide in Jaffna Prison
Jeyakumar, second accused in the 2015 Vidya rape and murder, was found hanged in his Jaffna Prison cell after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence.
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Wimal Weerawansa arrested over War Heroes Memorial disruption
Former minister Wimal Weerawansa was arrested over the May 18 War Heroes Memorial confrontation and granted Rs. 500,000 bail by the Kaduwela court.
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Women MPs' Caucus appoints subcommittee to monitor Anuradhapura child abuse case
The Women Parliamentarians' Caucus appointed a subcommittee to monitor the Anuradhapura child sexual abuse case and recommend reforms, with a June 5.
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Meningitis case confirmed at Angunakolapelessa Prison, seven more inmates under observation
An Angunakolapelessa Prison inmate has tested positive for meningitis; seven other symptomatic inmates are under observation at Hambantota Hospital.
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COPE flags alleged NHDA land fraud over Maligawatte preschool; case to be referred to CID and CIABOC
COPE Chairman Nishantha Samaraweera says a Carlton preschool has occupied part of the Maligawatte housing complex since 1999 at well below assessed value.
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Court of Appeal acquits monk of child sexual abuse, quashes 10-year sentence
Two-judge bench overturns Seethawaka Soratha Thero's Avissawella High Court conviction, citing contradictions in the teenage complainant's testimony.
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Express train engine derails at Maradana, one track blocked to Colombo Fort
Engine of the daily Maradana–Hikkaduwa express train derailed near Maradana bridge on Sunday evening, blocking one track between Maradana and Colombo Fort.
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Minister Gamage: no one can stop AKD's re-election in 2029
NPP minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says no one can stop President Dissanayake's re-election in 2029, citing economic stabilisation and record remittances.
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Deputy Minister Gunasena Challenges Namal Rajapaksa: 'Bring Basil Back if You Can'
Deputy Minister Gunasena challenged SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa to bring his uncle Basil back to Sri Lanka as court pressure on the Rajapaksa family intensifies.
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Pannipitiya Man Held Over Chain-Snatching, Motorcycle Thefts Across Colombo District
A 28-year-old Pannipitiya resident has been arrested in Homagama over chain snatching and motorcycle theft across multiple Colombo district divisions.
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Husband arrested for setting wife on fire with petrol in Angoda
Police arrested a 41-year-old man over an alleged petrol attack on his wife in Angoda; victim remains critical in National Hospital ICU with severe burns.
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CIABOC complaint filed over alleged fund misappropriation at Maharagama Urban Council
Council member Ruwan Senaratne alleges signatures were bypassed for unauthorised withdrawals, citing breach of the 2012 Local Government Audit Provisions Act.