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Poisons & Opium Act in effect from today

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3 years ago

November 23, 2022

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The Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill passed in the parliament on October 19th, 2022 shall come into effect as the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No. 41 of 2022 from today (23).

The aforesaid came into effect following Spekaer Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana endorsing the certificate on the Bill today (23).

On September 9th, the Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms submitted the said Bill to Parliament to amend the Poisonous Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.

The Poisonous Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance amends the law relating to Poisonous Opium and Dangerous Drugs. The amendment of this Act is expected to update and strengthen the existing law based on the needs arising from the time regarding the possession and use of the importation of drugs.

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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3 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile, efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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4 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).