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Person Dies in Kosgoda Police Custody

A 27-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs has died while in the custody of the Kosgoda Police, raising serious concerns over possible police misconduct. The deceased, Tharindu Siriwardene De Soysa, a resident of Hataramanhandiya in Kosgoda, was taken into custody...

What Will Happen in Parliament on 8–9 May? Debates and Key Private Members’ Motions Revealed

Parliament is scheduled to convene on 8 and 9 May, according to Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera. The schedule was finalised during a meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held today (2 May), chaired by Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne. On Thursday, 8 May,...
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