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MAN WHO TORE, CHEWED POLICE LOGBOOK PAGES RELEASED ON BAIL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- A man who allegedly tore out and chewed two pages from a police logbook at the Mahawa Police Station has been released on bail by the Mahawa Magistrate's Court today (27). The 3... 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


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


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