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Child abuse & rape cases account for 33% cases in High Court!

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2 years ago

July 13, 2023

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Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said that 33% of the cases in the High Courts of Sri Lanka are cases related to child abuse and rape.

The minister also said that there are about 24,700 cases related to child abuse and rape filed in other courts across the country.

“Out of the 29,700 cases in the High Courts, 9,800 are estimated to be cases related to child abuse and rape which is a 33%. We should be ashamed of this situation. Laws alone can’t discipline a society. Everyone should work together to create a better society,” Minister Rajapakshe said.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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3 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.