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Lal Kantha says he will flag state sector failings even at the cost of votes
Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha said delays in the state service are holding back economic transformation, with further pay rises expected in the budget.
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Deputy defence minister chairs Mullaitivu talks on army- and navy-held land
Aruna Jayasekara chaired a civil-military meeting at Mullaitivu on army-held Keppapilavu and navy-held Vadduvakkal land, with residents given a direct hearing.
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Government that cannot manage prisons cannot rebuild country, Premadasa says
Sajith Premadasa attacked government competence at Maligakanda rally, citing Mahara Prison unrest, debt payment and alleged hacking loss.
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Rs. 106m of narcotics found in Bangkok air cargo declared as a gift
Customs seize 10.6kg marijuana and hashish in metal containers hidden in shipment from Bangkok at Bandaranaike Airport.
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Gammanpila says Ravi Seneviratne and Shani Abeysekara could face Easter attack charges
PHU leader Udaya Gammanpila argues that the two senior police figures had earlier knowledge of Zahran Hashim than the officials sentenced to death this week.
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One inmate dead, six injured as fire and unrest break out at Mahara Prison
An inmate died and six others were hurt after unrest at Mahara Prison led to a fire. Curfew imposed in three GN divisions; SLAF deploys helicopter and drones.
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One dead, fishermen missing as three boats founder off Negombo in heavy seas
Navy and Air Force launch a joint search off Negombo after three fishing boats are wrecked or disabled in rough seas. One body recovered.
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Man shot dead in Ratmalana; police say victim was allegedly linked to drug trafficking
A 58-year-old three-wheeler driver died after being shot on Kandawala Road, Ratmalana. Two police teams are investigating the killing.
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Station Masters threaten trade union action over unresolved railway signal failures
Station Masters threaten industrial action over unresolved signal failures on Talaimannar and Maho–Anuradhapura rail lines.
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Police constable arrested over Facebook posts targeting the President
CCIB arrests police constable over Facebook posts insulting the President and government, charging officer under arrest and criminal offences.
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Customs seizes 396kg of narcotics in nine months, flags new Thailand smuggling route
Sri Lanka Customs says seizures worth Rs. 4.5 billion are approaching last year's full-year total, and warns travellers not to carry parcels for others.
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Customs warns air passengers not to carry parcels for others
Sri Lanka Customs says smugglers are using unwitting travellers to move narcotics, citing a recent attempt to import drugs under a 19-year-old's name.
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Two former policemen and civilian jailed over 2008 Dehiwala cash robbery
The Colombo High Court sentenced a civilian to five years and two ex-officers to three years each over a robbery after a Dehiwala restaurant altercation.
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Bail granted after 17 years in remand over 2006 attempt on Fonseka's life
Two men granted bail after 17 years over 2006 LTTE Army HQ attack, but detained pending surety.
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Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando sentenced to death over Easter attacks
The Colombo Trial-at-Bar convicted Fernando on 854 of 855 charges by a majority decision, hours after sentencing former IGP Pujith Jayasundara to death.
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Jaffna journalists boycott ministerial seminar to protest unpunished media killings
Jaffna Press Club members demonstrated outside the District Secretariat during the Deputy Mass Media Minister's visit, demanding credible investigations.
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Fishing boat skipper wounded in Mirissa shooting
Two men on a motorcycle opened fire near Mirissa junction, injuring a 34-year-old skipper who was admitted to Matara District General Hospital.
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Three arrested over container lorry set alight after fatal Negombo crash
Two motorcyclists aged 18 and 20 died in a collision at Bolawalana. Three men were later arrested over a fire set on the container lorry involved.
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Lt. Gen. Nilantha Premaratne appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Army
Lt. Gen. Nilantha Premaratne appointed new Army Commander, succeeding Lasantha Rodrigo.
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PM Harini launches Skills Expo 2026, says vocational training is not a fallback
The Prime Minister said vocational education should no longer be treated as an alternative pathway, at the launch of an expo to be held in October.
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PM orders reconstruction of Ratmalana's Kandawala Road and drainage network
Harini Amarasuriya told officials unauthorised construction, poor maintenance and unclear canal responsibility had left the area flooding each rainy season.
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Police report 239,384 drug arrests in nine months, including 743 children
Ratama Ekata operation nets 239,384 arrests including 995 major traffickers and 743 children.
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Premadasa tells Tissamaharama farmers' rally judges' retirement plan threatens one-party rule
The Opposition Leader linked the judicial retirement age amendment to farm pricing grievances, and demanded release of a 506-page 2023 justice study.
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President orders National Art Gallery completed this year in heritage budget review
President orders National Art Gallery completion this year, digitises National Museum archives.