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Former IGP dies from gunshot wound
"Anti-drug raids are actively being carried out outside, which naturally leads to arrests and subsequent detentions
6 million rupees in compensation to families of eight prison officers who died in the Negombo prison riot
The bills seek to strengthen the country's legal framework for preventing money laundering and financial crimes
Says some amendments threaten transparency, accountability, and public trust by undermining the asset declaration regime
Agreement between Sri Lanka and South Korea on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters
Authorities are investigating the death
Large numbers of complaints cannot be investigated due to lack of funds
Sri Lanka government has yet to introduce proper refunding system
.Court has rejected all the petitions against the bill
JKCG says released cars are being delivered at original price
At least 15 high profile politicians including ex-president Wickremesinghe arrested under new NPP government
Underworld operative Kehelbaddara Padme, in particular, proved to be hard to catch, Ravi Seneviratne said.
"The doctors' recommendation is that because he has complications he cannot be produced in court physically,"
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Such acts undermine rule of law, and can have potential to impact the public confidence in the administration of justice
Wickremesighe was remanded till August 26
After proceedings resumed lights went out plunging premises packed with officials, media and supporters into darkness
Israel has killed 269 journalists in Gaza since October 2023
NSB fined Rs. 3.5 mn, Bally’s, Bellagio each fined Rs. 1.5 mn
People in the tourist trade acting as frontmen: police
Shssheendra hails from once powerful former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's family
Police chief Deahabandu Tennakoon has been found abusing powers
Tourist arrivals from Israel were 1,966 in July 2025, compared to 573 in the previous month.
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