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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has accused several cabinet and deputy ministers of illegally claiming parliamentary fuel allowances for months even after being sworn into their ministerial positions. SJB Deputy Legal Secretary, Attorney Tharka Nanayakkara, leveled these charges yesterday (October 17) at a press conference held in Colombo.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya’s two recent official visits became...

Member of Parliament Lakmali Hemachandra, representing the National People's Power (NPP), has admitted to instructing the police not to enforce a court order. Her admission came during a regional coordination committee meeting.

Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (15) ordered the release of former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara on bail, who was facing corruption charges for allegedly misusing power in sending workers for agricultural jobs in Israel.

Kurunegala High Court Judge Tikiri Jayathilaka ordered the release of former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugedara on bail yesterday (14), delivering a scathing criticism of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for its handling of the arrest.

Deputy Minister of Housing, T.B. Sarath, expressed astonishment at the intellectual capabilities of a woman named Ishara Sewwandi, citing the path she took after committing a serious crime. The Deputy Minister made these remarks while addressing a public gathering.