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police have been the perpetrators in 96 rights violation cases, while 64 cases are involved with health workers
"There is nothing about accountability or amnesty"
As a close substitute for rice, the price of wheat has to be 'managed' Minister Siyambalapitiya said.
Current laws also fail to recognize males as victims of rape. “We want to gender neutralize this"
Amendments to laws such as the Bail Act are also being considered to address this, he said.
Police have also taken into custody a lorry that was transporting the goods.
Police found "various fake news" posts pertaining to deforestation, a statement said.
The commission said the police is duty bound to ensure the security of suspects in its custody.
Such deaths will tarnish Sri Lanka’s image, the BASL said.
Rohana said in a statement that 351 people were arrested in raids conducted yesterday
The chairman's office on the sixth floor of the building has been surrounded by employees, a spokesman said.
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