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🔴 Jana Setha Peramuna Leader Ven. Battaramulle Seelarathana Thero expressed his gratitude following recent comments made...
10/09/2026

🔴 Jana Setha Peramuna Leader Ven. Battaramulle Seelarathana Thero expressed his gratitude following recent comments made by politician Udaya Gammanpila regarding leadership in 2029.

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10/09/2026

🔴 Former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena has questioned the government's priorities following the arrest and remanding of SLPP National Organizer and MP Namal Rajapaksa.

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🔴 ​Speaking in Parliament after being brought from remand custody, MP Namal Rajapaksa criticized the government over an ...
10/09/2026

🔴 ​Speaking in Parliament after being brought from remand custody, MP Namal Rajapaksa criticized the government over an alleged coal scam involving two missing shipments.
Rajapaksa alleged that coal worth Rs. 462 crore has gone missing, equivalent to the loss of two entire cargo ships.
Taking a jab at the President's platform statements, he claimed the public voted expecting reform, but got corruption and systemic failure instead.
The comments were made during his address to the House after prison authorities brought him from Colombo Remand Prison to attend parliamentary sessions.

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🔴 A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou, arrived...
10/09/2026

🔴 A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou, arrived in the island today (Sept 10) to commence official discussions with local authorities.

🔴 The Second Reading debates on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill have bee...
10/09/2026

🔴 The Second Reading debates on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill have been scheduled for September 24 and 25, 2026.

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🔴 The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today ruled that the presidential pardon granted to Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secret...
10/09/2026

🔴 The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today ruled that the presidential pardon granted to Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero by former President Maithripala Sirisena is unconstitutional and invalid.

​The landmark judgment was delivered after the apex court concluded hearings on Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed by Sandya Ekneligoda—the wife of disappeared journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda—and several other rights activists challenging the former President's decision.

​Ven. Gnanasara Thero was convicted of contempt of court and sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment by the Court of Appeal in 2018. However, in May 2019, then-President Maithripala Sirisena granted him a full presidential pardon, leading to his release from prison.

​With the Supreme Court nullifying the pardon, the court held that the executive power exercised in granting the amnesty violated constitutional provisions and the rule of law.

🔴 ​A nationwide shortage of diesel has led to long queues at fuel stations across Sri Lanka as major distributors limit ...
09/09/2026

🔴 ​A nationwide shortage of diesel has led to long queues at fuel stations across Sri Lanka as major distributors limit their supply, the Petroleum Distributors' Association reported.

🔴 Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have targeted two U.S. naval vessels and eight oil tankers i...
09/09/2026

🔴 Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have targeted two U.S. naval vessels and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf in retaliation for recent American strikes.

​Retaliatory Action: The IRGC stated the attacks were launched in direct response to U.S. forces destroying five Iranian oil tankers.

​Strait of Hormuz Targeted: Iranian state media reported that at least ten additional vessels attempting to traverse the strategic Strait of Hormuz were also targeted.

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🔴 ​Underworld operative Ranjith Kumara, alias 'Konda Ranji', has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department ...
09/09/2026

🔴 ​Underworld operative Ranjith Kumara, alias 'Konda Ranji', has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) upon his deportation from Dubai at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

​Arrest at Airport: Police Media Division confirmed that the suspect was taken into CID custody immediately after landing at BIA following his deportation by UAE authorities.

​Detention in Dubai: 'Konda Ranji' was originally detained in Dubai on January 09 while attempting to flee to Italy, alongside his family members who were later released.

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🔴 Global crude oil prices have surged further following the latest round of military strikes between the United States a...
09/09/2026

🔴 Global crude oil prices have surged further following the latest round of military strikes between the United States and Iran, according to foreign media reports.

​Brent Crude Spike: Brent crude rose by more than $2 today to reach $99.45 per barrel, moving closer to the $100 threshold.

​WTI Crude Gains: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices climbed to $94.51 per barrel, up from yesterday's closing price of $93.10.

​Geopolitical Pressure: Energy analysts attribute the sharp price hikes to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, sparking fears of potential supply disruptions.

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