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Anti-Terrorism Bill to be tabled in Parliament this week, says Dr. Wijeyadasa

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Minister of Justice Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC said that the Anti-Terrorism Bill is to be tabled in Parliament this week.

The Minister of Justice said that he expects to present the Bill to the Parliament for the first reading on Wednesday, the 26th. He added that the anti-corruption bill will be submitted to Parliament in the month of May.

Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party says that a committee was appointed to study the Anti-Terrorism Bill. The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, Attorney Dayasiri Jayasekara, says that his party will take future decisions regarding the Anti-Terrorism Bill after considering the facts presented by the relevant committee.

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Bodies of 02 youths shot, found in Middeniya

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The bodies of 02 youth who were shot and killed with a pistol-type firearm have been discovered in Thorakolayaya, Middeniya.

According to police, the deceased were between 25 and 30 years old.

The shooting occurred this morning (June 25), and currently police have launched an investigation, with 03 special teams now collaborating with the Middeniya Police.

The motive behind the shooting and the identities of the perpetrators are yet to be determined.

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Special notice for Sri Lankans planning to travel to Israel

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In light of the ongoing Iran-Israel ceasefire, authorities are expected to lift the ban on public gatherings and celebrations soon, with an official announcement anticipated shortly, according to Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel – Nimal Bandara.

On a Facebook post updated yesterday (June 24), he added that several Israeli airlines have resumed a limited number of international flights from Tel Aviv International Airport, and regular international flights are expected to resume on June 25, depending on the security situation.

He has further said :

“Several Israeli airlines have resumed a limited number of international flights from Tel Aviv International Airport. Depending on the overall situation, regular international flights are expected to resume from tomorrow.”

“Three individuals who departed Israel today have safely arrived in Colombo via Cairo Airport, Egypt.”

“Those currently in Sri Lanka are advised to check with their respective agencies regarding flight arrangements to Israel. Due to high demand, there may be delays or congestion in securing tickets as many individuals are expected to travel at the same time.

For further information regarding flights to Tel Aviv or the situation at Tel Aviv Airport, please contact the Embassy.”

ඊශ්‍රායලයේ වත්මන් තත්ත්වය (Updated 18.30 – 24/06/2025) 1. ඉරාන – ඊශ්‍රායිල් යුධ තත්ත්වය හේතුවෙන් සිවිල් ජනයාට…

Posted by Nimal Bandara on Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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Bus strike on 120 Horana-Colombo route

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Private bus operators along the Horana-Colombo (120) route have commenced a strike this morning (June 25).

The strike was launched in protest against the alleged improper deployment of a bus on the 120 route.

Meanwhile, additional Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses have been deployed for the convenience of passengers.

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