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Government suspects conspiracy as unrest spreads across four prisons
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament three inmates have died and intelligence suggests the wave of prison unrest may be coordinated.
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Six held in Rathmalana with hand grenade, swords and suspected drug cash
Mount Lavinia police recovered a locally made hand grenade, swords, knives and Rs. 300,000 in suspected drug proceeds during a raid in Rathmalana.
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High Court stays traffic case against Public Security Secretary Ravi Seneviratne
The Colombo High Court has halted proceedings in the Mount Lavinia Magistrate's Court traffic accident case after Seneviratne filed a revision petition.
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Five Senior DIGs moved in police reshuffle, subject to NPC approval
Police Headquarters has transferred five Senior Deputy Inspectors General and six ASPs, with all the changes requiring National Police Commission sign-off.
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CID Director Shani Abeysekara promoted to DIG, backdated to 2020
National Police Commission elevates CID Director Shani Abeysekara to DIG; promotion backdated to August 2020.
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UNP asks prison authorities to guarantee Akila Viraj Kariyawasam's safety
UNP requests security assurance for deputy leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam at Magazine Prison after recent unrest.
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Parliament passes Animals and Water Board amendment bills
Transport permits become mandatory for pigs, sheep and goats, under one of two amendment bills passed by Parliament on Thursday.
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Government Reverses Course: Politicians' Asset Declarations to Stay Public
Leader of House says Anti-Corruption Act amendment to ensure MP asset declarations remain publicly accessible.
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Ministers Brief Cardinal Ranjith on Judicial and Prison Reforms
Ministers brief Cardinal Ranjith on government's judicial and prison reform plans and address alleged misinformation.
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Five child welfare officers assigned to every Divisional Secretariat
The Women and Child Affairs Ministry deploys five officers per DS Division to strengthen child welfare work and support the 'Ratama Ekata' anti-drug campaign.
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Coal Commission Hears Viral Phone Recording as Chairman Testifies
Lanka Coal Chairman Jayantha Rathnayake told the Presidential Commission the leaked call concerned a performance bond deadline, denying any irregularity.
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Navy launches rescue after Indian trawler runs aground off Delft Island
Eleven Indian fishermen are aboard a poaching trawler that grounded on a reef off Delft in rough weather and has begun taking on water, the Navy says.
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Two arrested over July shooting attempt in Kuppiyawatta, Dematagoda
23-year-old arrested over July Kuppiyawatta motorcycle shooting; crystal methamphetamine recovered during arrest.
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Easter bombing survivor drops damages claim against Pujith and Hemasiri
The Colombo District Court removed the former IGP and defence secretary from a Rs. 500 million compensation suit after both were sentenced to death.
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Deputy Minister Says 2015-2019 Housing Loan Scheme Was Corrupt and Failed
MP says NHDA housing loans went to political allies; some schemes built in wildlife zones during 2015-2019.
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India urges Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council elections 'at the earliest'
India's foreign ministry says Vikram Misri urged Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council polls 'at the earliest' — a demand absent from Colombo's own readout.
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Court clears CCIB to widen probe into Kariyawasam's remarks on IGP
Court allows CCIB to continue investigating SLPP secretary Kariyawasam's IGP remarks; orders broadcasters to submit footage.
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One inmate dead, 11 injured after unrest at Colombo's Magazine Prison
An inmate injured in Thursday night's disturbance at New Magazine Prison has died. Nine others have been transferred to Boossa Prison.
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280 doctors applied for foreign no-pay leave this year, Parliament told
Deputy Health Minister says 1,429 doctors and 140 specialists are overseas on no-pay leave, with most departures for postgraduate study.
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MP Says Parliamentary Salaries Raised by Rs. 60,000 in Chamber Clash
Jaffna MP says parliamentary salary rose to Rs. 484,000; heated exchange with presiding government member ensues.
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Negombo Prison inquiry report handed to President, Parliament told
July 5 Negombo Prison clash killed 22 inmates and 10 officers; presidential committee to decide on compensation.
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President orders faster police modernisation and one national rehab programme
President orders faster police modernisation and merger of drug rehabilitation programmes into single national system.
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President Presses for Research That Reaches Households and the Economy
President reviews 14 science institutions, urges research coordination and faster commercialisation of innovations.
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Four fishermen arrested with 223kg of protected shark meat and fins
The Coast Guard seized thresher shark meat and fins concealed aboard a multi-day fishing vessel at Suduwella Fisheries Harbour.