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Today is Bak Full Moon Poya Day

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April 23, 2024

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Today (April 23) marks Bak Full Moon Poya Day which commemorates the second visit of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka that took place in the fifth year of Lord Buddha’s Supreme Enlightenment.

According to the Mahavamsa, during this visit, Lord Buddha visited Nagadeepa to solve the feud between two groups belonging to the Naga community, (a group led by King Mahodara and other led by King Mahodara’s nephew – Chulodara) and bring peace by preaching Dhamma.

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New Chief of Staff appointed to SL Army

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June 26, 2025

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Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective today (June 26).

He succeeds Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe, who retired after serving in the post.

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Indictments filed against 12 including Keheliya

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June 26, 2025

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The Attorney General has filed indictments against 12 individuals, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, at the Colombo Permanent Three-Judge High Court today (June 26) over the procurement of substandard antibody vaccines.

The charges relate to a controversial vaccine deal that allegedly involved irregularities and compromised public health safety during Rambukwella’s tenure as Minister of Health.

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Ex- Health secretary arrested

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June 26, 2025

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Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health – Janaka Sri Chandragupta, was arrested today (June 26) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

He was taken into custody after appearing before the CIABOC this morning to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation.