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October 01, 2025
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Fresh Evidence in Thajudeen Murder Probe Sparks Political Clash

The long-running investigation into the 2012 murder of national rugby player Wasim Thajudeen has taken a dramatic turn with new revelations from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), sparking fresh political controversy and renewed debate over one of Sri Lanka’s most high-profile unsolved cases. Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa strongly criticized the […]

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September 29, 2025
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Jaffna MP Archchuna Granted Bail Over Protest-Related Arrest

Jaffna District MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna was granted release on two personal bail bonds of Rs. 1 million each after being arrested in connection with a protest incident in Colombo. He was taken into custody when he arrived at the Fort Police Station to provide a statement regarding allegations that he verbally abused a police […]

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September 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka, Japan Seal Stronger Economic and Security Ties in Tokyo Talks

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru reaffirmed Sri Lanka–Japan relations on Monday (29), pledging closer cooperation in economic recovery, infrastructure development, trade, and regional security. In a joint statement, the leaders committed to advancing their Comprehensive Partnership, with Japan reiterating its strong backing for Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported reforms and debt restructuring. […]

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September 17, 2025
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Court Approves 7-Day Detention for Sampath Manamperi in Drug Probe

The Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (17) granted police approval to detain and interrogate Sampath Manamperi for seven days in connection with a major narcotics investigation. Manamperi, who surrendered to the court through his attorneys, is suspected of links to the recent seizure of chemical substances believed to be used in manufacturing “Ice” (crystal methamphetamine). […]

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September 17, 2025
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Keheliya and 11 Others Indicted Over Unapproved Vaccine Scandal

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar High Court has indicted former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 11 others in connection with the distribution of unapproved antibody vaccines within Sri Lanka’s hospital network. The indictments stem from a high-profile investigation into the alleged circulation of unauthorized or substandard vaccines, which were reportedly distributed without proper […]

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September 15, 2025
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SLPP to Unveil New Political Movement: “Mahinda Sulangin Namal Suwanda”

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is preparing to launch a new political initiative titled “Mahinda Sulangin Namal Suwanda” in the coming weeks, party sources revealed. This fresh movement follows former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s return to active political engagement after stepping down from his official residence in Colombo. Now based in Tangalle, Rajapaksa has reportedly […]