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Parliament approves third monthly extension of State of Public Emergency
MPs voted 145 to 6 to extend the emergency framework first declared after Cyclone Ditwah and renewed through the Middle East fuel crisis.
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Police deny Hambantota bird park owner was acquitted in motorcycle case
Sri Lanka Police say CCIB proceedings against bird park owner Ajith Gallage continue, contradicting reports the Hambantota Magistrate's Court had.
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Police order islandwide crackdown on illegal drone imports citing security risks
Sri Lanka Police say drones could be misused to gather sensitive information, with all stations directed to monitor imports, sales and unauthorised flights.
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Sajith presses Parliament for full breakdown of CPC fuel procurement
Sajith Premadasa raised Standing Order 27(2) questions on CPC supplier registration, emergency vs term contracts and Murban-vs-Iranian crude switching.
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SJB MP demands Scotland Yard probe Treasury official's death
Mujibur Rahuman tells Parliament conflicting statements have eroded trust in the suicide ruling on Ranga Rajapaksa; questions debate time being cut.
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Sri Lanka and Türkiye hold second round of political consultations in Ankara
The two foreign ministries reviewed cooperation across trade, defence, maritime affairs and education at talks co-chaired by senior diplomats on Tuesday.
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Suresh Sallay PTA writ: AG to raise preliminary objections, hearing set for June 4
Court of Appeal heard the first round of submissions on the writ petition challenging Suresh Sallay's PTA detention; further hearing fixed for June 4.
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Treasury laid bare in Parliament: Harsha attacks institutional setup, Government reveals payment dates
Parliament debates $2.5m heist on May 6: CoPF chair Harsha de Silva says department heads lack expertise; Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha lists payment dates.
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Vietnamese President Tô Lâm arrives in Colombo on state visit
First Vietnamese head of state visit to Sri Lanka in 15 years, with parliament address, MoU signings and bilateral talks scheduled for Friday.
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Wijepala denies e-passport tender award, calls Dilith claims false
Public Security Minister tells Parliament no e-passport tender has been awarded and the procurement process remains ongoing under the Procurement Commission.
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628 foreign nationals arrested for illegal activities since January
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 628 foreigners since January for cybercrimes and immigration offences, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said.
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MP Archchuna's Jaffna-Tamil Nadu Remark Was Ironic, He Says After Backlash
Jaffna MP Archchuna Ramanathan now says his Parliament call to hand Jaffna to Tamil Nadu was ironic criticism of the AKD-Modi agreements, not a real proposal.
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Two Sureties for Kapila Chandrasena Remanded Until May 13 After Police Probe
Two men who stood as sureties for former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded after police said they were paid Rs. 15,000 each.
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Development Officer's Rs. 48 mn bid for Central Province Governor's Land Cruiser sparks tender row
A serving public servant submitted the bid despite rules barring officials from official tenders; bidders also allege delays in vehicle handovers.
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Dilith Alleges Fraud in E-Passport Tender, Says Poland Plans to Escalate to EU
Sarvajana Balaya leader Dilith Jayaweera says a Polish-linked company submitted the best e-passport tender bid but was overlooked, prompting a complaint.
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Free Lawyers seek parliamentary probe into Aswesuma double payments
Civil society watchdog says some Aswesuma beneficiaries received double or excess April payments and demands Parliament invoke Article 148 financial powers.
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Gammanpila Says Death Claims Were Based on Health Ministry Letter
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila says his statement on Ranga Rajapaksa's death was based on a May 1 Director General of Health Services letter.
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Police to summon Gammanpila over 'false' claims on Treasury official's death
Police dismissed Gammanpila's claims on the Treasury official's death as false; he is summoned to appear before Kuliyapitiya Magistrate's Court.
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Hambantota Bird Park owner Ajith Gallage acquitted in Rs. 250mn motorcycle import case
The Hambantota Magistrate's Court has acquitted Ajith Gallage and two employees of all charges over alleged illegal importation of 21 motorcycles.
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Harin Fernando floats UNP-SJB unity under dual leadership of Sajith and Ranil
UNP Deputy Secretary says the two opposition parties could move together with both Premadasa and Wickremesinghe leading, opening space for new figures.
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Verdicts in high-profile corruption cases expected soon, Jayatissa says
Cabinet Spokesman names 14 politicians, including Weerawansa, Senaratne and Namal Rajapaksa, as accused awaiting verdicts in pending corruption trials.
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Bribery case against former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody set for trial June 17
Colombo High Court will hear CIABOC charges over a 2016 carpet contract at Lanka Fertilizer Company that allegedly cost the government Rs. 8.86mn.
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Opposition submits motion seeking parliamentary debate on judicial encroachment
Chief Opposition Whip Karunathilaka files motion with Speaker Wickramaratne calling for a debate condemning Executive encroachments on the Judiciary.
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Court freezes Panadura properties of four female suspects in drug-money case
The CID's Illegal Assets Investigation Division wins a Magistrate's order freezing land and houses in Mahawila and Madupitiya tied to a Panadura drug network.