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If Indian army returns, won’t be easy to send back: CV

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2 years ago

September 6, 2023

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Thamizh Makkal Thesya Kootani (TMTK) Leader MP C.V. Wigneswaran has warned the government not to create an environment that may lead to the redeployment of the Indian army in Sri Lanka.

The Jaffna District MP expressed these views at a media briefing held in Jaffna on Monday (04).

He said that the outcome of the ongoing efforts to settle the North-East issue on the basis of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution could be dangerous.

He warned that India could redeploy its forces in Sri Lanka in case of fresh troubles in the region.

Pointing out the activities of other external powers here, the MP said that in case India sent its army here, it wouldn’t be easy to send them back.

Acknowledging that there was no likelihood of a repetition of July 1983 type violence, MP Wigneswaran expressed fears of destructive incidents in case the government tried to devolve powers in terms of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

Source – The Island

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Maid at Keheliya’s residence, remanded

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8 hours ago

June 11, 2025

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Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today (June 11) ordered the remand of a woman who had worked as a maid at the private residence of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, until June 17.

She was remanded over the case involving the misuse of public funds through fraudulent appointments to the Ministry of Health.

The suspect, Nipuni Krishnajina Rajapaksha, a resident of Embilipitiya, was taken into custody by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on June 11, 2025.

According to CIABOC, she is believed to be connected to a broader investigation into the alleged misuse of government salaries and overtime allowances through false Health Ministry appointments.

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Ranil gives statement on Immunoglobulin Cabinet papers

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8 hours ago

June 11, 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this afternoon to provide a statement.

The statement was in relation to cabinet papers submitted by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella concerning the procurement of Human Immunoglobulin.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the CID at 3:00 PM and gave his statement over the course of approximately one hour.

The questioning focused on two cabinet papers presented on September 26 and October 25, 2022, which proposed the emergency purchase of Human Immunoglobulin and other medications.

The cabinet papers, submitted by Minister Rambukwella, cited a severe shortage of essential medicines in the country and emphasized the urgent need to procure additional stocks to prevent a worsening of the crisis.

(News1st)

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President AKD meets his German counterpart (Pics)

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9 hours ago

June 11, 2025

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake, who is currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, was warmly received today (June 11) by German President Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Upon his arrival at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, President Disanayake was welcomed with full state honours including a ceremonial Guard of Honour accorded by the German Armed Forces. The President also participated in the inspection of the military parade.

Following the official welcome ceremony, President Disanayake and President Steinmeier held bilateral discussions.

The bilateral talks focused on further strengthening economic and international relations between the two nations, with special attention given to enhancing cooperation in vocational training and the tourism industry.

(President’s Media Division)