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Cabraal, 3 others released from Treasury Bill case

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The Colombo High Court today (May 31) ordered to release four persons including former Governor of the Central Bank – Ajith Nivard Cabraal from a corruption case filed by the Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The attorneys who appeared on behalf of the former CBSL governor had raised objections that the relevant case filed by the CIABOC cannot be maintained.

The Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendige, who accepted the relevant objections ordered the release of Ajith Nivard Cabraal and the co-defendants of the case. 

The defendants were accused of causing a loss of over Rs. 1.8 billion to the Sri Lankan government through the Greek T-bond investments in 2012.

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President AKD to be chief guest at UN Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh

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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka is to be the chief guest at the United Nations Day of Vesak ceremony being held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at which he will deliver the keynote address, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

President Disanayake is to undertake a State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam from May 04 – 06 at the invitation of the President of Viet Nam Luong Cuong. He will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism – Vijitha Herath and senior government officials.

There, he is to hold official discussions with the President and Prime Minister of Viet Nam and also meet with senior dignitaries including the General Secretary of the Communist Party.

The two sides are also expected to conclude several Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements during the state visit, and engagement with the business community is envisaged.

The visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam is expected to further consolidate the strong ties between the two countries, as they mark 55 years of diplomatic relations this year.

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May Day rally buses spotted taking lunch breaks on highway! (Video)

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Buses carrying supporters to the NPP’s May Day rally in Galle Face Colombo were spotted while making a pitstop on an expressway, with passengers having lunch by the roadside.

Videos depicting this have been making rounds on social media, raising safety concerns, as stopping in the middle of expressways pose significant risks.

Police vehicles were also spotted amid these stopped vehicles.

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Speaker endorses certificate on Proceeds of Crime Bill

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Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on April 30 in Parliament.

The debate on the Second Reading of the Proceeds of Crime Bill was held on April 08, 2025, and following the Second Reading debate, the Bill was considered at the Committee Stage. Thereafter, the Bill was passed in Parliament without a division and without amendments, following the Third Reading.

This Bill was presented to Parliament for the First Reading on March 01, 2025.Accordingly, this Bill shall come into force as the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 05 of 2025.

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