Courtroom murderer had ‘dry run’ days before shocking killing

Investigations into the assassination of alleged underworld figure “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” inside the Hulftsdorp Court Complex have revealed that the former soldier gunman and his female accomplice had surveilled the courthouse days before the attack and conducted a “dry run” of the execution.
Cambodia tightens grip on those denying Khmer Rouge genocide
Cambodian lawmakers have unanimously approved a new bill that strengthens penalties for denying the atrocities committed under the Khmer Rouge regime. The legislation, passed last month, aims to reinforce the historical record of the genocide and provide justice for its victims. 
Shivarathri cancelled - Vedukkunaari Hill temple succumbs to Sri Lankan police pressure
On the back of questioning by Sri Lankan police last week, the priest at Vedukkunaari Hill Aathi Sivan Temple in Nedunkerni, Vavuniya, told reporters that arrangements are being made to avoid a repeat of last year's troubles, and Shivarathri (meaning 'night of Lord Shiva') ceremonies will take place at the temple site only during the day.
Mannar residents demand full reconstruction of deteriorating South Bar railway station road
Residents of Mannar accuse the Road Development Authority of poor maintenance and demand the complete reconstruction of the deteriorating South Bar Railway Station road
Sri Lankan police torture Tamil youth in Nelliyadi, Human Rights Commission launches inquiry
A Tamil youth from Nelliyadi, Jaffna, has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) after being tortured in custody by the Sri Lankan police. 
ADB allocates US$900 million for Sri Lanka’s development in 2025
The Asian Development Bank has allocated US$900 million for Sri Lanka's development in 2025, focusing on key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and infrastructure
Yohani’s London show met with protests outside venue

British Tamils gathered in central London last week, to protest against a performance by Sri Lankan singer Yohani, condemning her history of supporting war criminals responsible for the genocide of Tamil civilians. 

Sri Lanka and India sign agreement for long awaited solar power plants in Trincomalee 

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has formally approved a joint venture with India to establish solar power plants in Trincomalee’s eastern port district, finally putting in place a plan that was first proposed almost two decades ago.

Dissanayake admits Sri Lankan security institutions have been infiltrated by underworld gangs
Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has admitted that underworld gangs have infiltrated state security institutions, claiming that these elements had previously received “political protection”. 
Sri Lanka orders arrest of deserting soldiers amid rising criminal activities
Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), has issued orders for the immediate arrest of all armed forces deserters following a surge in criminal activities linked to former military personnel
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