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โThe vessel waited for 11 hours about 40 nautical miles off Galle port for permission from the Sri Lankan government to berth at Galle port, as it had difficulties returning to Iran due to the conflict situation. Why didnโt the government allow permission for such a long time?โ SJB MP Mujeebur Rahman questioned in Parliament regarding the IRIS Dena, which was attacked by a US submarine on Wednesday.
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โFather should have told them earlier not to steal, instead of crying now. The law will apply to everyone, whether itโs the mother or grandmother. We have no sympathy for anyone who stole public money,โ President AKD says, referring to the Rajapaksa family.
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Jaffna District Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna, who was previously criticised by SLPP supporters over his remarks related to the war, received a warm reception from supporters at the SLPP rally in Anuradhapura, with many lining up for selfies. Archchuna has also said he would support Namal Rajapaksa for President in 2029.
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The Coastal Conservation Department this morning removed fish stalls that had been illegally constructed along the Dewata beach in Galle. The move drew strong dissatisfaction from traders, who claimed they had earlier been removed from their previous trading locations and that Municipal Council officials themselves had set up stalls for them at this site. They accused the Department of arriving suddenly, without prior notice, and dismantling the stalls without giving sufficient time to remove their goods.
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Viral video from Kandy shows Police removing a vehicle parked in a no-parking area. While action was taken over the parking violation, some social media users have questioned the method used by Police, claiming the vehicle appears to have been damaged while being removed. Video : Creator D
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Dangerous bus driving caught on camera in Balangoda Video: Accident 1st
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๐จ MASSIVE DRUG BUST AT COLOMBO PORT: Rs. 8 BILLION WORTH OF โICEโ SEIZED Nearly 463KG of crystal methamphetamine (โIceโ) has been uncovered from two containers at the Colombo Port โ with police estimating the street value at OVER RS. 8 BILLION. Two Pakistani nationals are among three suspects arrested in connection with the massive haul. The operation was carried out by the Police Narcotics Bureau and the Central Crime Investigation Bureau with the assistance of Sri Lanka Customs. Police say investigations are now underway to identify those behind the importation of the drug consignment into Sri Lanka.
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๐จ Viewer discretion advised: Disturbing visuals About 80 bodies have been recovered so far from the Iranian naval ship IRIS Dena, which sank off the southern coast of Sri Lanka following an attack by a United States military submarine, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra said. Speaking on the incident, the Deputy Minister said search and recovery operations are continuing in the waters off Galle, where the Iranian warship went down in the Indian Ocean. The frigate was carrying around 180 crew members at the time of the incident. Authorities say more than 100 sailors are feared dead, while several others remain missing.
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๐จ โIf we investigate everything, hardly anyone will be left.โ President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing a rally in Beruwala, claimed the government has uncovered widespread corruption and wrongdoing committed under previous administrations, directing his remarks at the opposition. โWhen we unravel these things one by one, we see an enormous amount of wrongdoing. If you look at the reality, it is almost to the extent that not a single person would be left,โ he said.
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Indian Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan has praised the Sri Lankan Tamil language, describing it as "pure" during an event in Sydney. Speaking at the function, Trisha said she enjoys listening to Sri Lankan Tamil and admired the way it is spoken. "I love Sri Lankan Tamil, the pure nature of it. Even we don't speak like that," she said, drawing applause from the audience.
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โThe office I work in is about the size of a tennis court. Building offices like that should be prohibited. An ordinary person could build a house for the cost of just one chair," Minister Bimal Rathnayake says that oversized and costly offices should not be used to project the stature or personality of those who occupy them.
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MP Namal Rajapaksa has been taken to prison after being remanded until September 18 over bribery allegations. The Colombo Chief Magistrate ordered his remand after he was produced in court following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
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โNamal Rajapaksaโs arrest is not political retaliation. If you had properly investigated these issues from the beginning, Namal wouldnโt have been able to hold a rally, he wouldnโt even have been able to remain outside.โ - MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam
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A young student warmly welcomed Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in English during her visit to the Gampaha Literary Festival (GAMLIT 26), drawing smiles with her confident presentation. The Prime Minister visited exhibitions presented by schoolchildren in art, literature and technology before addressing the festival at the Gampaha Municipal Council Auditorium.
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