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DFC CEO meets SL President

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2 years ago

November 8, 2023

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US International Development Finance Cooperation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Scott Nathan and American Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (Nov. 07).

During the meeting they had discussed economic reforms based on good governance and efforts towards attracting quality investment; the United States is committed to supporting inclusive growth by empowering SL’s private sector.

Meanwhile, in a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Minister – Kanchana Wijesekera, CEO Natham and the US ambassador had discussed the United States’ continued support to energy efficiency and reforms undertaken by the Ministry of Power and Energy, including new DFC financing to support green lending in solar rooftops, charging stations and electric three-wheelers.

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2 injured in Kotahena shooting

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8 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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A man and a woman have been injured in a shooting incident in the Kotahena area this evening (May 16), police said.

Both victims were hospitalised for treatment.

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Arrest warrant issued against Mahindananda

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8 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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An arrest warrant has been issued against former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage over the ongoing investigation into the importation of Chinese fertilizer.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court issued the warrant on a request by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), after Aluthgamage failed to appear before the Commission as summoned on May 14.

Earlier, on May 14, a motion seeking anticipatory bail on behalf of his counsel was filed with the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, requesting that the matter be taken up on May 16. The Magistrate ordered that the motion be heard on May 19.