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COMPLAINT FILED WITH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OVER COURT INCIDENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A complaint has been filed with the Human Rights Commission against three police officers following an incident at the Fort Magistrate's Court. According to the complaint, Assis... Read More


EX-PRESIDENT TO REMAIN IN HOSPITAL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to remain in the hospital for a few more days, according to a statement from his office. He is currently receiving treatment at... Read More


EX-MINISTER REMANDED AGAIN OVER BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa has been further remanded until the 29th of this month on charges related to a bribery case. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrat... Read More


COLOMBO FORT MAGISTRATE COURT GRANTS BAIL TO FORMER PRESIDENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has ordered the release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on bail. The order was issued by Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura, who granted ... Read More


HEALTH MINISTRY DEPOSIT OVER RS. 120 MILLION FROM VEHICLE AUCTION

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mass Media have deposited Rs. 120,877,000 into government revenue from the public auction of 60 decommissioned vehicles. According to ... Read More


MEDICAL TEAM RECOMMENDS RANIL WICKREMESINGHE REMAIN IN ICU

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A five-member team of specialist doctors treating former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that he needs to remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for further treatment.... Read More


NEW APPOINTMENT MADE AFTER SENIOR POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED OVER TREASURE HUNT INCIDENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Sri Lanka's Police Headquarters has announced a key appointment following the arrest of a senior officer allegedly involved in a treasure hunting incident. Deputy Inspector Gene... Read More


ELDERLY MAN TAKES WIFE'S LIFE, THEN HIS OWN

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A 75-year-old man in Polgasowita is believed to have killed his 69-year-old wife, before taking his own life. The incident occurred at a residence in the Kirigampamunuwa area of... Read More


CABINET REPORTEDLY MULLING HIGHER TARIFFS ON CERTAIN VEGETABLE IMPORTS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Sri Lanka's Cabinet has reportedly approved a report based on repeated requests from local farmers to increase import taxes on certain vegetables. According to internal sources,... Read More


NEARLY 1,000 ARRESTED IN SATURDAY'S CRACKDOWN ON CRIME

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Nearly 1,000 individuals have been arrested in Sri Lanka as part of a nationwide anti-drug operation carried out on Saturday (24), according to police. Authorities say a total o... Read More