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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.

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.

A wave of social media posts alleging corruption, cronyism, and sexual misconduct against Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath is sweeping the nation, creating a severe crisis for the current government, which came to power pledging to eliminate politicization, favoritism, and sexual impropriety.

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.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is reportedly in full swing, preparing to contest the Provincial Council Elections scheduled for 2026, according to Infosrilanka.lk.

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.