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2 at Palmyrah Development Board sacked

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2 years ago

December 28, 2022

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The Palmyrah Development Board has terminated the services of a Deputy General Manager, and an Auditor for committing fraud.

Chairman of the Palmyrah Development Board Krishantha Pathiraja said another two employees have been suspended for the same incident.

The Ministry in-charge of the Palmyrah Development Board had launched a special audit with regard to a financial fraud of Rs. 38 Million, and abuse of power.

The Deputy General Manager, Auditor and two other employees were found guilty by the audit.

Chairman of the Palmyrah Development Board Krishantha Pathiraja said that the group had procured a device to produce palmyrah jaggery, however they had not made use of the device and neglected it completely.

Investigations had revealed that the Deputy General Manager, and the Auditor were serving at two universities and drawing salaries, while obtaining a salary from the Palmyrah Development Board.

(newsfirst.lk)

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

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1 hour 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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1 hour 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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2 hours 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.