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SLPP Convention at Sugathadasa Stadium today

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2 years ago

December 15, 2023

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The Second National Convention of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) under the leadership of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will be held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo today (15).

A large number of SLPP members including the founder and national organizer of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, former Economic Developmet Minister Basil Rajapaksa, ministers and leaders of other political leaders are expected to participate in the convention.

All political parties and groups which are in alliance with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna have been invited for this convention. It is also special that the party members living in every electorates of the country have been also invited.

SLPP Founder and National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa said the Party will announce its programme or to move the country forward at this convention. He pointed out that the convention is scheduled to start at 2 pm and more than 5,000 people representing every constituency in the country will participate in the convention.

The SLPP, formed in 2016 amid many challenges, has gone down in history as a political party that has achieved many victories in a short period and the strength of the party was well demonstrated by achieving a great victory in the first local Government election held after the establishment of that party. After that, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, which won the 2019 Presidential Election and the General Election, managed to record all the achievements in the country’s history in a short period.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna General Secretary MP Sagara Kariyawasam said the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna has managed to hold the largest May Day rally in the political history of Sri Lanka shortly after this party was created, and this party was able to win 85 percent of the Local Government elections with the “the lotus bud” symbol.

After that, we also participated in the Presidential Election, and with the agreement of the party, Gotabaya Rajapaksa was nominated by this party and was able to appoint him as the President, setting a historic record with the votes of 6.9 million Sri Lankans.

(dailynews.lk)

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Japan grants US$ 2.5 mn. to SL to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms

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31 minutes ago

July 1, 2025

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The Government of Japan has granted USD 2.5 million to Sri Lanka to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms under a 3-year project for Promoting Prosecution of Corrupt Practices through the Establishment of Anti-corruption Mechanism.

Japanese ambassador in Sri Lanka – Mr. Akio Isomata and UNDP resident representative in Sri Lanka – Ms. Azusa Kubota, in the presence of Justice Minister – Harshana Nanayakkara, launched ‘The Project for Promoting Prosecution of Corrupt Practices through the Establishment of Anti-Corruption Mechanism’

The three year initiative is supported by the Government of Japan and implemented by the UNDP Sri Lanka, working in close collaboration with the (CIABOC) and the Ministry of Justice.

The project aims to promote transparency, accountability and integrity in governance and business practices through effective and institutionalised preventive mechanisms in the public and investment promotion sectors, strengthen institutions to enhance corruption related investigative processes, improve coordination with stakeholders and ensure quality of prosecutions, empower citizens to effectively mobilise against corruption and enhance social accountability.

The project also seeks to engage and empower youth, children and journalists to actively contribute to the fight against corruption and promote a culture of integrity.

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3 ex-DMT officials including ex-commissioner, arrested

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42 minutes ago

July 1, 2025

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Former Commissioner General Nishantha Weerasingha and two other former officials of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The arrests were made as part of an investigation into vehicles that were illegally registered with the Department of Motor Traffic without receiving proper clearance from Sri Lanka Customs, CIABOC said in a statement.

According to CIABOC, former Commissioner General Nishantha Weerasinghe has been arrested for granting approval to issue a number plate for a jeep.

Additionally, a former Assistant Director of Information Technology at the department and a clerk have also been taken into custody for facilitating the illegal data entry and executing it.

The suspects are scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

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Ex-Immigration Controller pleads guilty

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3 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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Controller of Immigration and Emigration – Harsha Illukpitiya, today (July 01) unconditionally pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court in a case related to contempt of court.

The charge stemmed from his failure to comply with a court order related to the e-visa issuance process.

The Supreme Court announced that sentencing will take place on July 24.