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The suspect was arrested under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
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“Even uploading pornographic material of foreign origin is a crime,” said Rohana.
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The 2016 Education Act extended the age limit for compulsory to education to 16.
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"Our intention is to carry out a sharp investigation," police spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said.
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A 64-year-old suspect who had brought the girl to work at the former minister’s residence was also arrested.
Muslim activists and women’s rights organisations have for years been calling for reforms in the MMDA.
Currently, the Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute serves as the only establishment for judicial training.
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Poice said investigations have revealed that a total of 10 people had abused the 13-year-old victim.
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The police media division said the latest suspect who is a resident in Negombo was arrested on Monday (12).
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Forcible quarantine despite first contacts and some confirmed Covid-19 cases being kept at home
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Selective implementation of the law in allowing street celebrations
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The Maldivian national had paid for the underage girl’s services, while a hotel manager had provided a room
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More communication records missing
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Reports showed inmates at the Welikada prison protesting from the roof of a building at the prison premises.
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"Another example of selective, arbitrary granting of pardons that weakens rule of law and undermines accountability"
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Perpetrators identified included those in mid-level jobs and seniors who had moved onto careers in politics
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Fishermen alleged the attack had happened at the maritime border on June 04
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Allegations against Shani Abeysekara a result of falsification and embellishment and a creature of after-thought
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On June 08, the Parliamentary Council approved President Rajapaksa’s proposal to appoint Obeysekera to the Supreme Cou...
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Premadasa urged the government to use the funds to vaccinate the public against COVID-19
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Draft framework by National Law Commission could be a starting point
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“This is being carried out by criminals or and certain prison inmates"
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To be submitted to parliament
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It will be chaired by Gamini Marapana, a lawyer
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There is going to be no departure from that
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