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New High Court Judge appointed
Mr S. Satheestharan has been appointed as a High Court Judge. The letter of appointment was handed over to Mr. S. Satheestharan by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (13)...
Remains of 45 Iranian sailors sent home
The bodies of 45 Iranian sailors, out of 84 who perished when the vessel Iris Dena was sunk in international...
Corruption probe against Shasheendra Rajapaksa concluded: Bribery Comm. informs court
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today that investigations into former...
Public urged to be vigilant over online ads during festive period – CERT
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SL CERT) has issued a public advisory urging people to exercise caution when...
Massive narcotics haul to be incinerated in Puttalam under court orders
A massive stock of narcotics seized in recent raids by the Police Narcotics Bureau is scheduled to be destroyed today...
Discussion set for Monday to finalize New Year auspicious times
The Department of Cultural Affairs states that a discussion is scheduled for next Monday under the leadership of the subject...
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President holds talks with CEB Engineers’ Unions on restructuring process
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Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been remanded until March 19 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court. Chandrasena was arrested today (12) by the Commission to...
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Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested on bribery charge
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been arrested today (12) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with investigations...
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Sri Lanka joins ‘Open Government Partnership Regional Roundtable’ in Bangkok
Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam participated in the Open Government Partnership Regional Learning Exchange Roundtable held in Bangkok, Thailand. The special...
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Two fishing trawlers with suspected drugs and weapons brought to Dikkowita Harbour
Two multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons were brought to Dikkowita Harbour today (12) after being seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in international waters south of...
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New ambassador-designates receive parliamentary clearance
All Ambassador-designates who met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently have received clearance from the Parliamentary Committee on High Posts, enabling them to assume their respective diplomatic postings. The appointments...
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