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Former Finance Ministry Secretary arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Charitha Ratwatte, was arrested. The arrest was carried out by the Bribery Commission. Published by HT Digital Content Services with... Read More


UGC to probe alleged misconduct by Wayamba University lecturer

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Formal investigations will be carried out by the University Grants Commission (UGC) into the alleged misconduct involving a Wayamba University lecturer and a female student inside... Read More


Modara Devalaya Chairman shot dead

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sources confirm that the person who died in the Ambalangoda shooting is the Chairman of the Modara Devalaya. The person killed was Mirantha Warushawithana, a 54-year-old resident... Read More


No new wind power projects in Mannar without public consent

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Minister of Power informed the Cabinet that the President had instructed the relevant authorities not to proceed with further wind power projects on Mannar Island without the ... Read More


Probation officer arrested for assaulting girls under state care

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Dehiattakandiya Police state they arrested a Probation officer for aggravated sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl under the care of a children's development center and serious ab... Read More


Cabinet approves policy to recruit women for key railway roles

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Policy approval was granted to recruit female officers for the posts of Railway Engine Driver, Railway Guard, Railway Station Master, and Railway Supervisory Manager. Minister Na... Read More


Opposition Leader meets Indian Finance Minister

Sri lanka, Nov. 4 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, who is on an official visit to India, met with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (4) at the Finance Ministry in New Delhi. The o... Read More


New vehicles to enhance STF's island-wide law enforcement duties

Sri lanka, Nov. 4 -- Cabinet approval was granted to purchase 100 motorcycles with an engine capacity of 125cc and 50 three-wheelers for the Special Task Force (STF). Minister of Public Security and ... Read More


Cabinet approves import of Ponni Samba rice without license

Sri lanka, Nov. 4 -- Cabinet approval was granted at the meeting held on the 13th of last month to import the GR 11/Ponni Samba rice variety, classified under the Harmonized Classification Code 1006.3... Read More


Son caught with bullets after assaulting father

Sri lanka, Nov. 4 -- Kosmodara Police report that a 20-year-old son was arrested with seven T-56 live rounds, six T-56 empty casings, and a holster containing a pistol magazine while investigating a c... Read More