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Magistrate directs CID to act if former President Sirisena is found criminally liable

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said as many as 1,000 Sri Lankan mercenaries are in the Russia-Ukraine war front according to narration by those who fled back to Sri Lanka. The CID also said in

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The Expulsion Petition filed by former State Minister Diana Gamage challenging the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) decision to expel her from party membership was yesterday fixed for May 28 by the Supreme Court. Diana Gam

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These toys contain lithium, silver oxide and alkaline button batteries

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In the wake of UK citizenship holding Diana Gamage losing her parliamentary seat following a ruling by the Supreme Court, the immigration authorities are planning to consult the Attorney General to inquire into how she lived in Sri Lanka without a valid visa since she last arrived in the country on a tourist visa since around 2014, an official said

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The bribe was allegedly paid via the dealer’s ATM card

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An armed gang that entered a jewellery showroom in Homagama town last morning had taken away a stock of jewellery and cash Rs. 300,000 at gunpoint. The owner of the jewellery shop stated to police that the robbers had taken away 36 gold rings and 48 pendants of which th

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Agreement in principle with bondholders needed to secure IMF approval for next $337Mn instalment

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Three members of one family were arrested for having in their possession a stock of 200 grams of heroin valued at more than Rs. 8 million during a raid in Hambegamuwa by the Thanamalvila Police. The susp

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Pasindu Jayaweera, a Sri Lankan in Germany, won the incredible Tesla Cybertruck as the grand prize after becoming the winner of the WSO2 Code Challenge held in Hollywood. The WSO

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During a ten-hour search operation in the Galle Fishery Harbour yesterday, the police arrested 19 suspects who were found in possession of illegal intoxicants, including ICE and Ganja. A police c

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A thunderbolt strike has damaged the special treatment unit of the Walasmulla Base Hospital, a spokesman for the hospital said. The spokesman said three patients were seeking treatment at the time were immediately transferred to the Intensive Care Unit. Following the lightning strike, valuable medical equipment had been damaged extensively, causing

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A herd of about 50 wild elephants had destroyed cultivated land and home garden crops

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The women’s representation has declined to 10 from 11

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One died, and four others were seriously injured in a head-on collision of a SLTB bus and a trishaw at Puwakgodamulla on the Badulla-Mahiyangana Road last morning. The injured were admitted to Badulla Teaching Hospital. The decease

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The law enforcement agents are on alert as counterfeit cigarettes in bulk arrived at the airport and were also found within the country during the last couple of days amounting to the value of over Rs.1.5 million. Two separate attempts to smuggle in imported brands of cigarettes were thwarted by the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) official

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A team of Special Task Force (STF) officers, lauded for their bravery in rescuing two children held hostage by their father in Jalthara, Hanwella, were honoured with cash prizes in recognition of their exemplary service.

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The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued an order directing the Controller-General of Immigration and Emigration to prevent State Minister Diana Gamage from leaving the country in connection with a magisterial inquiry over a complaint that she obtained a Sri Lankan passport after furnishing false information.

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Speculation is rife in political circles that the Election Commission announced the plan for the conduct of the presidential election interpreting the Constitution in a bid to suppress any internal political discourse for a possible snap general election, Daily Mirror learns.

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The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) yesterday instructed the Commissioner General Immigration and Emigration to carry out an immediate probe on the personal data breach related to Sri Lanka’s visa issuing system. COPF Chairman Dr. Harsha de Silva told Daily Mirror that he had instructed the Commissioner General Immigration and Emigration to carry out an immediate probe on the personal data breach which was revealed over social media.

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While saying that the government is concerned over reports of data breach related to Sri Lanka’s visa issuance system, the Public Security Ministry said yesterday that they will look into the matter.

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Former State Minister Diana Gamage, whose parliamentary seat was recently declared illegal by the Supreme Court over her citizenship issue, expressed her determination to return to the political arena. “I am coming back to parliament. I will not leave the country,” Gamage asserted, dismissing any notion of retreat despite the legal setback.

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Investigations have revealed that more than 80 Sri Lankan war veterans have been sent to the Russian-Ukrainian war front as members of mercenary groups by human traffickers.

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Sri Lanka is gradually moving towards an economic boom and is slated to achieve a three percent economic growth in 2024 while inflation has dropped to 1.5 percent already, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday.

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While denouncing the false rumours regarding imminent vehicle importation, the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) clarified that no vehicles, including lightweight vehicles, will be imported within the current year or before the election.

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Claiming that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa must take full responsibility over issues faced by the country, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday that if Sajith had taken up the premiership on April 10, there would have been no issues. The President said this when Sajith Premadasa requested some clarifications from the President over his special statement in Parliament yesterday.

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A Sri Lankan passenger who tried to smuggle in gold gel worth Rs.40 million, which had been concealed in his undergarment was nabbed by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday morning. Officials of the Customs Narcotic Control Unit stationed at the BIA Arrival Terminal searched a passenger on suspicion and found the contraband hidden in his underwear and shoes.

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Following discussions with vehicle importers, the government is focused on resuming vehicle imports in four stages, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said. After the meeting, the State Minister claimed that vehicle importers are expected to deliver a report soon on the potential impact of lifting vehicle import restrictions.

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Cutting back on alcohol consumption during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival has resulted in notable dip in incidents of conflict and quarrels associated with alcohol use during the festival season.

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The Supreme Court in a landmark judgement yesterday held that State Minister Diana Gamage is disqualified to be a Member of Parliament and thus she is not entitled to hold office as a Member of Parliament, as she was not a citizen of Sri Lanka.