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No point queuing up at petrol sheds: Bowser Assn.

26 Jun 2022

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There is no use of queuing for petrol as stocks of fuel in hand with Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) storage facilities have run out, the Ceylon Petroleum Private Bowser Owners Association (CPPBOA) said.

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Jehan Appuhamy, Jagath Manuwarna and two others granted bail

24 Jun 2022

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Four protesters including actors Jehan Appuhamy and Jagath Manuwarna held in remand custody for allegedly causing damages to Public Property while engaging in a protest on June 9 were today ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate.

Court issues summons on Johnston Fernando and two others

24 Jun 2022

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The Colombo High Court today issued summons on former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others directing them to appear before Court on July 4 over a corruption case filed against them by Bribery Commission.

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Dhammika says SL is a ship rocking rapidly

22 Jun 2022

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Newly sworn in SLPP Parliamentarian Dhammika Perera today said that he had submitted his asset declaration and tax clearance certificate prior to accepting the appointment.

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Wimal says US Ambassador had intervened in Aragalaya

22 Jun 2022

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Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa today revealed that a move to remove Galle Face protesters by police trucks sometime ago had to be withdrawn due to the intervention of the US Ambassador.

Dhammika Perera gives undertaking not to take oaths as MP until SC decides

20 Jun 2022

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Businessman Dhammika Perera through his lawyer today gave an undertaking before Supreme Court that he would not to take oaths as a Member of Parliamentarian or a government Minister until Supreme Court make an order regarding several Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging his appointment as a MP.

Finance Ministry Secy. late to attend IMF meeting due to protest: 21 protesters arrested

20 Jun 2022

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Twenty-one persons including a Buddhist monk were arrested by the Police and the STF for blocking two entrances to the Finance Ministry and the Presidential Secretariat.

No lockdown planned

19 Jun 2022

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Government officials today said that no curfew or lockdown had been planned for the coming days, but schools would switch to an online learning method and government employees would begin a work-from-home policy for two weeks.

Man who attacked a disabled soldier at Galle Face identified as ruggerite Sajith Saranga- CID

16 Jun 2022

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The CID has informed court that the person who attacked a disabled soldier, which was circulating on social media during the mob attack on Galle Face protesters on May 9 has been identified as ruggerite Sajith Saranga.

Official report on UL504 filed, report confirms possible collision avoided

15 Jun 2022

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An official report on the possible mid-air collision avoided by UL 504 has been filed by the crew upon their return to the BIA yesterday which has confirmed that due to the vigilance and action taken by the crew, they had managed to avert one of the worst mid-air collisions.

Daily Mirror journalist threatened at protest

12 Jun 2022

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Daily Mirror journalist Jamila Husain was threatened by a group of protestors at the protest in front of SLPP MP Dhammika Perera’s house today morning, obstructing the journalist from carrying out her duties.

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Protest erupts outside Dhammika Perera’s house

12 Jun 2022

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Protestors gathered outside the house of business tycoon Dhammika Perera today morning, who recently was sworn in as a national list MP from the SLPP, replacing former minister Basil Rajapaksa.

Prez denies undue authorisation for wind power project

11 Jun 2022

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa categorically denied that he had given authorisation to award a wind power project in Mannar to any person or any institution.

MR and several others yet to surrender their passports to court custody - AG

08 Jun 2022

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The Attorney General today informed the Court that despite a Court order, several individuals including former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and several other politicians have so far failed to surrender their passports to the court custody.

Health ministry to pay back-wages for Dr. Shafi before July 10

07 Jun 2022

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The Ministry of Health today gave an undertaking before the Court of Appeal that the salary and allowances payable to Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen will be paid before July 10 this year.

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Order issued suspending enjoining order against Russian Aeroflot flight

06 Jun 2022

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The Colombo Commercial High Court today issued an order suspending the operation of Enjoining Order issued against Russian Aeroflot flight.

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Shashi Weerawansa released on bail

31 May 2022

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Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa was today released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

World Bank denies Foreign Ministry’s claim of $700 million financing

30 May 2022

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The World Bank today refuted the Foreign Ministry’s claim that it has promised to disburse approximately USD 700 Million to Sri Lanka within the next few months.

Bribery Commission files fresh indictment against Johnston Fernando

30 May 2022

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The Bribery Commission today filed a fresh indictment against three accused including former Minister Johnston Fernando instead of the indictment withdrawn previously.

Causing disturbance to public: Case against Wimal and others fixed for trial

30 May 2022

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A case filed against National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa and six other party activists for allegedly providing leadership to a protest which blocks the main roads at Bauddhaloka Mawatha, causing disturbance to the people and the normal flow of traffic was yesterday fixed for trial by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.