Electricity tariffs to come down in Jan. – Kanchana

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2 years ago

December 19, 2023

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Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has stated that the increased electricity tariffs are likely to be reduced to the previous rates during a tariff revision scheduled for January 2024.

Speaking at a media briefing at the PMC today (Dec. 19), the minister also stated that the tariffs will be reduced according to a notification made by the Electricity Board to the Ministry.

New Chief of Staff appointed to SL Army

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46 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective today (June 26).

He succeeds Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe, who retired after serving in the post.

Indictments filed against 12 including Keheliya

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53 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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The Attorney General has filed indictments against 12 individuals, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, at the Colombo Permanent Three-Judge High Court today (June 26) over the procurement of substandard antibody vaccines.

The charges relate to a controversial vaccine deal that allegedly involved irregularities and compromised public health safety during Rambukwella’s tenure as Minister of Health.

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Ex- Health secretary arrested

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57 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health – Janaka Sri Chandragupta, was arrested today (June 26) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

He was taken into custody after appearing before the CIABOC this morning to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation.