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19-25 October 2026

Namal Rajapaksa further remanded in Krrish case after bail refused - and 1 more development.

Published 25 October 2026·Verified 25 October 2026

Between 2026-10-19 and 2026-10-25, Nadu published 2 developments about 2 politicians. Here is what changed, and what is next on the court calendar.

By the numbers

2Developments
2Politicians involved
2remand decisions

The biggest development

Remanded23 October 2026

Namal Rajapaksa further remanded in Krrish case after bail refused

The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court rejected Namal Rajapaksa's bail application and further remanded him until 6 November. This is not a finding of guilt.

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What changed this week

23 Oct 2026Remanded

Chamara Sampath further remanded in phosphate bribery case

Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was further remanded until 6 November in the phosphate bribery case. The reports concern allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribe; they do not establish guilt.

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Status movements

Investigation - further remanded until 23 Oct 2026; bail order due 23 OctInvestigation - bail refused; further remanded until 6 Nov 2026

Namal Rajapaksa further remanded in Krrish case after bail refused · 23 October 2026

In court next

A preview of confirmed upcoming appearances - not every hearing on the calendar, just the ones most relevant to this week’s developments.

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