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Ali Sabry meets Russian Foreign Minister

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3 weeks ago

June 11, 2024

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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries had a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov yesterday (10).

During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers agreed to further enhance bilateral ties, including in the spheres of tourism, higher education and economic cooperation.

Minister Sabry, during the meeting, brought to the attention of his Russian counterpart the issue of Sri Lankan citizens who have joined the Russian Armed Forces and sought his assistance in resolving the issues encountered by them.

In this regard, it was agreed that the forthcoming meeting that is scheduled on 26 – 27 June 2024 between the Sri Lankan high- level delegation led by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya and the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation will review these issues in detail and take suitable action to arrest the situation.

At the request of Minister Ali Sabry, it was also agreed that no further recruitment from Sri Lanka will be done.

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18-hour water cut in several areas

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated that a 18-hour water cut will be imposed to several areas from 9.00pm today (July 04) till 3.00pm tomorrow (July 05).

Accordingly, water supply to Kolonnawa Urban Council and Kaduwela Municipal Council areas and the Kotikawatta-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha area will be interrupted.

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Custom officers call off TU action

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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Sri Lanka Customs Officers’ Union today (July 04) decided to end its two-day ‘sick leave’ campaign over the government’s failure to heed several demands.

The trade union strike was called off after talks with State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

Following that, State Minister Siyambalapitiya said that they will move swiftly to release the vital commodities that have been reportedly delayed.

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16 FD accounts of Keheliya’s family members frozen

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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Colombo, July 04 (Daily Mirror) – On an application made by the Bribery Commission, the Colombo High Court issued an order to freeze 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to the family members of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

The value of the frozen fixed deposit accounts and insurance policies has been estimated at Rs. 93.125 million.

Accordingly, 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to Keheliya’s spouse, three daughters and son-in-law have been frozen for a period of seven days.

Former Health Minister Rambukwella is currently held in remand custody in connection with the alleged purchase of substandard immunoglobulin injections.

This freezing order was obtained by the Bribery Commission in terms of Section 53(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 09 of 2023, as part of the in

vestigation being conducted under Section 42, where the spouse, family members or any other persons are also subject to scrutiny.

(dailymirror.lk)

(This story, originally published by dailymirror.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)