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Senior official from Justice Ministry gives statement to CID

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23 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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A senior official from the Ministry of Justice has given a statement to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the alleged unlawful release of an inmate from Anuradhapura Prison under a presidential pardon granted for Vesak Poya.

Meanwhile, CID teams have been deployed to all 28 prisons across the island to investigate possible misuse of presidential pardons in the recent past.

Investigations are currently underway, and both the Anuradhapura Prison Superintendent and the Commissioner General of Prisons remain in remand over the incident.

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Sri Lankans in Lebanon urged to be cautious

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26 minutes ago

June 17, 2025

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Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon has advised Sri Lankans to remain vigilant and exercise caution.

The Embassy has urged individuals to avoid crowded areas, nighttime outings, festivals, and long-distance travel temporarily.

Sri Lankans have also been advised to carry a copy of their Lebanese ID (Iqama ID) or passport when going outdoors.

They are also urged to contact the following numbers in any emergency.

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Coastal line train service disrupted

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38 minutes ago

June 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Railways says train services on the coastal line are experiencing delays due to damage to the railway track between Panadura and Moratuwa stations.