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New DG for Civil Aviation Authority

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1 year ago

March 13, 2024

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Air Vice Marshal (Retired) H.M.S.K.B. Kotakadeniya has been appointed as the new Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority, by the Minister of Ports, Maritime Affairs, and Aviation – Nimal Siripala de Silva following Cabinet recommendation.

Mr. K.D.S. Ruwanchachandra, the Secretary of the Ministry also took part in this event.

The nomination follows Mr. P.A. Jayakantha’s retirement from the CAA.

Air Vice Marshal Kotakadeniya holds Postgraduate Degrees from the University of Madras, India, in security and strategic studies, as well as from the University of Colombo in International Relations. In addition, he has received further education in defense universities in the United States of America and China. He retired from the Sri Lanka Air Force in 2020 after 34 years of service.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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2 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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5 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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5 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.