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Shashindra Rajapaksa Faces High-Stakes Corruption Trial as Court Prepares to Rule on Preliminary Objections

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Shashindra Rajapaksa Faces High-Stakes Corruption Trial as Court Prepares to Rule on Preliminary Objections

By The Morning Telegraph October 2, 2026

By Roy Denish. The Shashindra Rajapaksa corruption case returns on October 8 when the Colombo High Court...

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High-Level Police Transfers Spark Controversy Amid Allegations of Political Interference and Undermining of Organised Crime Units

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High-Level Police Transfers Spark Controversy Amid Allegations of Political Interference and Undermining of Organised Crime Units

By The Morning Telegraph October 2, 2026

By Roy Denish Senior Sri Lanka police transfers have drawn scrutiny over their impact on anti-narcotics and...

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Sri Lankans Pawn Heirloom Gold to Cover Basic Expenses, Exposing Deepening Household Distress

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Sri Lankans Pawn Heirloom Gold to Cover Basic Expenses, Exposing Deepening Household Distress

By The Morning Telegraph October 2, 2026

By Roy Denish Sri Lanka gold pawning reportedly rose 16.12% in the first five months of 2026,...

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Sri Lanka Gang Violence Spikes as 38 Shootings Leave 25 Dead Amid International Drug War

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Sri Lanka Gang Violence Spikes as 38 Shootings Leave 25 Dead Amid International Drug War

By The Morning Telegraph October 2, 2026

By Roy Denish Sri Lanka has recorded 38 gang-related shootings this year, leaving 25 people dead and...

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Four Arrested in Veyangoda for Impersonating Magistrate and Defrauding Luxury Hotel

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Four Arrested in Veyangoda for Impersonating Magistrate and Defrauding Luxury Hotel

By The Morning Telegraph October 2, 2026

By Roy Denish Four people were arrested in Veyangoda after a man allegedly posed as a magistrate...

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Police Reject Allegations of Corruption in Body-Worn Camera Tender, Say Mudalige Was Not Misled

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Police Reject Allegations of Corruption in Body-Worn Camera Tender, Say Mudalige Was Not Misled

By The Morning Telegraph October 2, 2026

By Roy Denish Sri Lanka Police reject corruption allegations over the body camera tender, saying procurement remains...

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EXCLUSIVE: The Rugby Millions Cover-Up: How Royal College Was Forced to Unlock Its Secrets

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EXCLUSIVE: The Rugby Millions Cover-Up: How Royal College Was Forced to Unlock Its Secrets

By The Morning Telegraph October 2, 2026

Royal College RTI ruling orders disclosure of financial records linked to disputed rugby ticket proceeds from the...

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Why Weren’t Suresh Salley’s Residences Searched Immediately After His Arrest? Deep Dive Into CID and Attorney General’s Handling of the Easter Sunday Investigations

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Why Weren’t Suresh Salley’s Residences Searched Immediately After His Arrest? Deep Dive Into CID and Attorney General’s Handling of the Easter Sunday Investigations

By The Morning Telegraph October 2, 2026

By Roy Denish The Suresh Salley CID investigation has raised questions over residence searches, digital evidence and...

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Ella Restaurant Fined Rs. 1 Million for Overpricing Bottled Drinking Water

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Ella Restaurant Fined Rs. 1 Million for Overpricing Bottled Drinking Water

By The Morning Telegraph October 2, 2026

By Roy Denish An Ella bottled water fine of Rs. 1 million was imposed after a restaurant...

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Colombo Fraud Probe: Nebula Homes Scandal Leaves Scores of Families Destitute

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Colombo Fraud Probe: Nebula Homes Scandal Leaves Scores of Families Destitute

By The Morning Telegraph October 2, 2026

By Roy Denish Nebula Homes fraud allegations involve at least 21 victims who say more than Rs....

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