Jaishankar to visit SL for talks with President AKD

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8 months ago

September 29, 2024

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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next Friday (October 4) for high-level talks with the newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The visit, set to last one day, comes as a significant step in solidifying diplomatic ties between the two countries, with several important Indian projects on the agenda.

Traditionally, newly elected Sri Lankan presidents make their first official visit to New Delhi; however, this meeting will mark a shift, with Dr. Jaishankar visiting Colombo instead.

The Indian minister previously met Dissanayake in New Delhi before the elections, indicating strong bilateral discussions ahead.

During his visit, Jaishankar is expected to discuss ongoing and future Indian projects in Sri Lanka, as well as regional cooperation.

The two leaders are also likely to address issues of strategic importance, including maritime security and economic collaboration.

03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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8 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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8 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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8 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.