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The old Bogambara Prison was slated to become an investment project
The prison population has surged to 41,000, exceeding the system's capacity of 11,000 inmates, he told reporters,
Emerging trends in human trafficking, particularly technology-based recruitment, deceptive migration practices,
Despite Central Bank efforts, prohibited schemes still continue via online
Enabling remote evidence either upon the request of parties or on the court's own motion.
Sri Lanka's Extradition Act has provisions for the bilateral exchange and repatriation of sentenced criminals.
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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Sri Lanka has become a transshipment hub for illicit narcotics, particularly heroin and synthetic drugs
Thousands from both countries have fled the border areas
Sri Lanka has witnessed several arrest over bribery in the recent past
TISL says new bill lowers standard of responsibility for public officials
X-Press Pearl caused unprecedented damage to Sri Lanka's marine and coastal environment
Between 27 May and 21 July, 766 Palestinians have been killed around GHF sites, the UN said
The president has submitted Preethi Padman Surasena's name to the constitutional council as chief justice
"The officer in question is guilty of the allegations brought against him"
His disciplinary inquiry was conducted by a three-member panel chaired by a retired High Court judge
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