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HEAVY SECURITY DEPLOYED AROUND FORT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Heavy security has been deployed on routes leading to the Fort Magistrate's Court. According to reports, roadblocks have been set up to prevent ordinary citizens from entering t... Read More


SECURITY TIGHTENED FOR TOP STATE COUNSEL AMIDST THREATS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Security has been tightened for Additional Solicitor General, President's Counsel Dileepa Peiris, following an intelligence report that organised criminals hiding in Dubai are pl... Read More


AG INFORMS SUPREME COURT PROPOSED BILL DOESN'T REMOVE PRESIDENTIAL PENSIONS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that the proposed Presidents' Entitlements Bill does not aim to remove the pension rights of former presidents. The bill, ins... Read More


POLICE PROTECTION FOR YOUTUBER WITHDRAWN

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Police protection provided to social activist and YouTuber Sudatta Thilakasiri has reportedly been withdrawn. The protection was initially granted after Thilakasiri filed a comp... Read More


PRESIDENT DISSANAYAKE VOWS TO END POLITICAL CULTURE OF STEALING PUBLIC FUNDS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has vowed to put an end to the political culture of politicians stealing and wasting public funds. Speaking at the National Bhikku Day celebra... Read More


FORMER UNP MP THANKS SUPPORTERS AFTER WICKREMESINGHE'S CASE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former United National Party (UNP) Member of Parliament Akila Viraj Kariyawasam expressed his gratitude to everyone who dedicated their efforts to the case of former President Ra... Read More


Court Rejects Bribery Commission Request to Seize Former Minister Senaratne's Property

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A request by the Bribery Commission to seize the property of former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who has an outstanding warrant for his arrest, was rejected by the Colombo Chief M... Read More


DIG'S WIFE AND SEVEN OTHERS REMANDED OVER TREASURE HUNTING INCIDENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A group of eight suspects, including the wife of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Udith Liyanage, have been further remanded until September 1 in connection with a treasure hunting... Read More


Wounded Baby Elephant Receives Treatment at Kalawewa National Park

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A baby elephant with a gunshot wound to its front right leg was treated at the Kalawewa National Park yesterday. The three-year-old calf had been injured a few days prior by a t... Read More


First Human Screwworm Infection Confirmed in U.S.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A person in the United States has been found to be infected with screwworms, a parasitic fly larva that feeds on living flesh, marking the first time this has been confirmed in a... Read More