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Frauds at People’s Bank revealed!

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2 years ago

November 7, 2022

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The Pragathi Bank Employees’ Union has revealed details about several large-scale irregularities that have allegedly taken place in the People’s Bank and the banking system.

PBEU People’s Bank Branch Deputy Secretary R.U.W.K. Dissanayake said the management had concealed many incidents of theft by some bank officials including theft of gold items pawned by customers and money fraud by stealing pin numbers of debit and credit cards.

He has disclosed these details during an interview with the ‘Mee Massoo’ TV channel.

Mr. Dissanayake accused the senior staff officers of a major state bank of committing a vehicle scam and alleged that some banks even pay income taxes on behalf of their employees.

He also alleged that media institutions have been bribed to prevent them from giving coverage to these incidents.

Watch the interview here:

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Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 240 mn.

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4 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A Brazilian national was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this (April 20) morning over attempting to smuggle nearly 05 kg of cocaine concealed in his suitcase.

The suspect is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher and the seized cocaine (4kg and 855g) is valued around Rs. 240 million.

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New Mosquito species discovered in SL

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7 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A new species of mosquito endemic to Sri Lanka has been identified from Mirigama.

The species has been named Culex (Lophoceraomyia) cinctellus.

Entomologist Gayan Kumarasinghe from the Medical Research Institute said that the newly discovered mosquito has been identified as a major carrier of viruses.

(News 1st)

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All postal ballot papers to be handed over to the EC today

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27 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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The Government Printer states that all ballot papers for postal voting will be handed over to the Election Commission today (April 20).

Printing of the ballot papers for 102 local government institutions were delayed due to a court order.

Director of the Government Printer – Pradeep Pushpakumara says that printing of ballot papers for postal voting, is currently underway and nearing completion.