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President announces amendments to crime and excise laws
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to amend the organised crime bill and excise ordinance. These changes follow concerns raised before the Supreme Court, marking a year since the 'Ekata Nagitimu - Iwath Wenu' operation.
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