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20 including US diplomatic officer arrives in SL

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2 years ago

February 14, 2023

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A group of 20 persons, including a highly placed US diplomatic officer, have arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake today (14).

According to reports, they had arrived at around 07.00 pm in two special planes belonging to the US Air Force which had flown in from Greece, reports say.

Ahead of their arrival, heavy security has prevailed in the airport area, and had been further beefed up since this afternoon.

(Source : Lankadeepa)

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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3 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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6 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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6 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.