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CIABOC, CID launch probe on Deshabandu’s assets

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March 23, 2025

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The Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has begun a probe on the assets of suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon.

The investigation began following the discovery of a large stock of foreign liquor, hampers filled with gifts and various food items during a search of Mr Tennankoon’s Hokandara residence.

The Sunday Times understands that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has also launched a probe to look into whether the suspended IGP had committed any offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in acquiring assets.

It is alleged that several assets Mr. Tennakoon has accumulated have not been registered in his name. The probe will focus on whether he had obtained assets using other people as cover.

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala, meanwhile, told the Sunday Times that the government intends to file legal action against Mr. Tennakoon for dereliction of duty during the ‘Aragalaya’ period.

The Bribery Commission’s investigation into Mr. Tennakoon has been launched on the basis of submissions presented by Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, PC, in the case over the 2023 Weligama shooting incident, in which an officer from the Colombo Crimes Division was killed. He opposed bail being granted to the suspended IGP after Mr. Tennakoon surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court.

Mr. Tennakkon has been remanded till April 3.

While Mr Tennakoon has been suspended from functioning in his duties as the IGP by the Supreme Court since July last year and he is technically still the IGP, Senior DIG Priyantha Weerasooriya serves as Acting IGP.

The National Police Commission too does not have the power to interdict the IGP. Since the IGP is appointed by the Constitutional Council (CC) on the recommendation of the President, taking disciplinary action against him falls on the President and the CC. Removal of the IGP, however, will require an impeachment motion to be presented to Parliament.

(sundaytimes.lk)
(This story, originally published by sundaytimes.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Chongqing gears up for 25th Lijia International Intelligent Equipment expo

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April 28, 2025

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The international internet celebrity city of Chongqing in China will host a grand equipment manufacturing industry event – the 25th Lijia International Intelligent Equipment Exhibition 2025 next month.

The Expo will be held at the Chongqing International Expo Center from May 13th to 16th, 2025, attracting exhibitors and professional visitors from all over the world to discuss and showcase the latest technologies and products in the equipment manufacturing industry.

This exhibition, spanning across 100,000 sq. meters will bring together 1,400 globally renowned enterprises which will showcase their intelligent manufacturing equipment and technology, particularly the latest achievements, cutting-edge technologies, and high-end products in the fields of machine tools, industrial automation and robots, tool holders and measuring tools, sheet metal, die-casting casting, molds, rubber and plastic.

The 2025 Lijia Exhibition will also create multiple themed exhibition islands showcasing manufacturing powerhouses of China, which will comprehensively showcase solutions to industry pain points through on-site demonstrations, technical explanations, and physical displays.

In addition, the exhibition will also hold over 100 industry conferences and events. The main forum, “FIM-Future Intelligent Manufacturing Conference,” focuses on future factories, with the theme of AI+manufacturing. Industry experts are expected to provide suggestions and recommendations for manufacturing transformation.

Organizers point out that for global manufacturing enterprises, the expo is not only an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and products in China’s equipment manufacturing industry, but also also an important platform for gaining a deeper understanding of the Chinese market and expanding international cooperation. It will also open up opportunities to engage in in-depth exchanges and cooperation with Chinese counterparts, and to jointly promote the development and prosperity of the global equipment manufacturing industry.

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RW issues special statement after exiting CIABOC (Video)

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1 hour ago

April 28, 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement today (April 28).

Soon afterwards, he had also made a special statement in this regard.

(Video : VoiceTube)

(Previous news 2025 April 28 – 9.20.a.m.)

Ex-President Ranil to appear before CIABOC today

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (April 28) at 9.30 a.m.

He has been summoned to record a statement over the statement he had made on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake.

Former President Wickremesinghe, who was initially summoned to the CIABOC on April 17 but requested a postponement. He had requested a date after April 27th to appear before CIABOC, citing that his lawyer Ronald Perera is currently abroad.

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Announcement for 2024 A/L exam candidates

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1 hour ago

April 28, 2025

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The Department of Examinations announced today (April 28) that facilities have been made available for all school and private candidates of 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Advance Level Examination to access their examination results sheets online.

Accordingly, candidates can now download or monitor their Result Schedules by visiting https://onlineexams.gov.lk/eic and entering their National Identity Card (NIC) number.

Results are also accessible via the Department’s official websites: www.doenets.lk and www.results.exams.gov.lk

School principals have also been provided with access to download and print the result sheets for their respective schools using the usernames and passwords assigned during the application submission process.

Furthermore, Provincial and Zonal Education Directors can download and monitor the results of all schools within their jurisdictions through the same online platform, utilizing their designated login credentials.

The Department also notes that printed copies of examination results for schools will be issued to principals after the release of the re-scrutinized results.

Meanwhile, applications for re-scrutiny of results can be submitted online through https://onlineexams.gov.lk/eic between May 02, 2025 – May 16, 2025.