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Police probe Shiran Basik’s local assets, criminal links

By Norman Palihawadane Police have launched multiple investigations into the local assets and criminal connections of drug kingpin Shiran Basik following his deportation from Dubai to Sri Lanka. Police Media Spokesperson, SSP F.U. Wootler, said several police stations, and specialised units, were investigating different allegations against the 48-year-old Dehiwela resident while investigators…

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Govt. approval falls to 50%: Verité

Public approval of the government has dropped to 50% as confidence in Sri Lanka’s economic outlook weakens sharply, according to the latest ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll conducted by Verité Research.

  • Sri Lanka's government approval rating falls to 50%.
  • Economic outlook confidence drops significantly.
  • Economic conditions viewed as poor by 55.59%.

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