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Illegal Smartphone Stock Worth Over Rs. 50 Million Seized in Colombo Raid
Police have seized more than 300 illegally imported smartphones worth over Rs. 50 million during a raid in Kollupitiya, with one suspect taken into custody.
Attorney General Opposes Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s Request to Halt Money Laundering Trial
Sri Lanka's Attorney General has opposed Yoshitha Rajapaksa's request before the Supreme Court to temporarily halt the money laundering trial pending against him in the Colombo High Court.
Five Dead After Fire Engulfs Factory Building in Homagama’s Katuwana Industrial Zone
Five people were killed and one woman was injured after a fire swept through a factory in Homagama's Katuwana Industrial Zone. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
Court of Appeal Postpones Hearing of Suresh Salley's Writ Petition
The Court of Appeal has postponed the hearing of former SIS Director Suresh Salley's writ petition until July 27 after counsel for the petitioner concluded submissions.
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Gender Recognition Circular
The Supreme Court has dismissed, without hearing, a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the government circular that permits legal gender recognition changes.
Court Told 129 ISIS-Linked Individuals Were Identified Before Easter Attacks
The Court of Appeal was told that intelligence identifying 129 alleged ISIS-linked individuals had been shared with the CID months before the Easter attacks, but no action was taken.
Police Continue Investigations into Death of Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne
Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the death of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne, with two police teams examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Parliamentary Committee Approves Final Report on Establishing Sri Lanka Education Council
The Parliamentary Ministerial Consultative Committee has unanimously approved the final report recommending the establishment of a Sri Lanka Education Council.
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith Files Intervening Petition Against Suresh Salley's Appeal
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has filed an intervening petition before the Court of Appeal seeking permission to intervene in Suresh Salley's case and requesting that the petition be dismissed.
Court of Appeal to Decide on A/L Exam Postponement Petition on July
The Court of Appeal will announce on July 23 whether it will allow a petition seeking the postponement of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination to proceed.
Sri Lanka Reports Over 71,000 Dengue Cases as Death Toll Rises to 49
Sri Lanka has reported 71,235 dengue cases and 49 related deaths this year, with more than 15,800 infections recorded during the first two weeks of July.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Leaves for Qatar to Attend Former Emir’s Funeral
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has departed for Qatar to attend the funeral of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and convey Sri Lanka’s official condolences.
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