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Rs 26.2 million in public funds spent on JVP founder Wijeweera's family
Parliament was told the state has spent Rs 26,278,052 supporting late JVP founder Rohana Wijeweera's family since his death.
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Speaker endorses National Environmental (Amendment) Bill
The amendment takes effect as Act No. 15 of 2026, overhauling Sri Lanka's four-decade-old environmental law and tightening waste disposal rules.
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STF to step in where police fail on drug raids, says Wijepala
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says other divisions or the STF will conduct drug raids if local police fail to act, under a zero-tolerance policy.
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BASL urges halt to judges' retirement age amendment pending consultations
Bar Association urges halt to judges' retirement age amendment pending stakeholder consultations.
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COPF chief flags large-scale scam in liquor bottle security stickers
COPF Chairman Harsha de Silva says a scam in liquor bottle authentication stickers is costing the state heavily, with fake arrack escaping tax.
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Election Commission proposes framework to boost women, youth in provincial councils
Election Commission proposes framework to boost women and youth representation in Provincial Councils.
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President appoints new Chairperson and members to Finance Commission
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed N. R. Anees as Chairperson of the Finance Commission, along with two new members.
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Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne laid to rest with full police honours
The final rites of former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne, who died of a gunshot wound at his Malabe home, were held with full police honours.
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Man hacked to death in Hungama brawl over cattle crop damage
A man was hacked to death in Hungama after a dispute over cattle that damaged a neighbour's vegetable plot turned violent, police say.
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43 military rounds found near Hurulu Wewa bathing site
Police recovered 43 unusable foreign-made military rounds near a public bathing site at Hurulu Wewa in Galenbindunuwewa during a search operation.
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Two suspects arrested over fatal Nawagamuwa-area shooting
Two suspects aged 21 and 29 arrested for fatal shooting in Korathota, Nawagamuwa Police Division.
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Merchant Shipping Secretariat Probes Alleged Bribe at Colombo Port
The Merchant Shipping Secretariat is probing a complaint by a cargo ship captain who says he paid a USD 5,000 bribe for an inspection at Colombo port.
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Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging gender change circular
The Supreme Court has rejected a fundamental rights petition that sought to invalidate a circular allowing people to legally change their gender.
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Government plans 30,000 teacher appointments, 120,000 public service jobs in 2026
The government plans to appoint 30,000 new teachers and recruit more than 120,000 people into the public service this year.
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UNP local government member arrested for harassing Nikaweratiya shop owner
A UNP Pradeshiya Sabha member has been arrested for allegedly forcing his way into a shop and harassing its female owner in Nikaweratiya.
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Government plans 50 vocational universities within two years
Government plans to establish 50 vocational universities within two years to expand technical and vocational education.
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Customs warns of rise in drug trafficking through postal system
Customs warns of rising drug trafficking through postal system with narcotics concealed in envelopes and parcels.
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Former IGP Wickramaratne's remains sent to Government Analyst as probe continues
Remains, phone and pistol of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne sent to Government Analyst for investigation; final rites scheduled for Monday.
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Health Ministry appoints 582 Health Care Assistants in second batch
The Health Ministry has handed appointments to 582 Health Care Assistants, the second batch under a drive to strengthen primary care in government hospitals.
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Suspect held in Kiribathgoda with 6kg of 'Ice', 2kg of heroin
Sri Lanka Police say a man has been arrested in Kiribathgoda with more than 6kg of crystal methamphetamine, 2kg of heroin and 5,000 narcotic pills.
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Father of alleged underworld figure shot at Mount Lavinia cemetery
Father of alleged organised-crime figure 'Sando' shot and wounded by gunmen at Mount Lavinia cemetery. A former soldier was arrested in Mihintale on August 2.
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Vehicle condition checks to be made mandatory for public buses
Vehicle condition checks to become mandatory for public buses to ensure compliance with safety standards.
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Angolan woman arrested at BIA with cocaine concealed inside body
A 54-year-old Angolan woman was arrested at Bandaranaike airport after Customs found cocaine capsules she had concealed inside her body.
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Sword and live grenades found at ASP's rented home in Pallekele
Police recovered a sword and three live hand grenades from a Pallekele house rented by an Assistant Superintendent of Police attached to the North.