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Dilrukshi released from all charges

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2 years ago

August 9, 2023

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The Public Service Commission of Sri Lanka has reportedly decided to release from all charges the former Director General of the Bribery Commission, Dilrukshi Dias Wickramasinghe, who is under suspension of service.
Wickramasinghe was interdicted and sent on compulsory leave by the Public Service Commission following a tape recording of a telephone conversation being uploaded on Youtube and broadcast over sections of the media in September 2019.

The telephone conversation had taken place between Wickramasinghe and Avant-Garde Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi, reportedly related to a question of legal procurement, while the former Solicitor General was at a dinner with former Minister Vajira Abeywardena.

The Public Service Commission of Sri Lanka has decided to release Wickramasinghe from all charges based on the previous reports issued by experts from Moratuwa University and the Government Analyst Department.

The expert reports claim that the tape recording of the telephone conversation had been edited and doctored.

At the time of the incident, Dilrukshi Dias Wickramasinghe was serving as the Deputy Additional Solicitor General to the Attorney General’s Department.

It is also reported that Dilrukshi Dias Wickramasinghe who is currently in retirement is to receive her salary arrears and necessary privileges going forward.

(NewsWire)

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Heavy rains expected today

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54 minutes ago

June 23, 2025

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Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology said.

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today (June 23).

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, Southern and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee district.

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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Yupun records season’s best timing in Germany

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1 hour ago

June 23, 2025

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Italy-based Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon recorded an impressive return to form by clocking a season-best 10.18 seconds to win the final ‘B’ of the 100m at the 2025 International Athletic Meet (Continental Tour Bronze Event) in Dessau, Germany on Saturday.

The 2021 Tokyo Olympian, who boasts a personal best of 9.96 seconds, has been gradually regaining his rhythm after struggling with injuries last year.

Abeykoon, the South Asian record holder in the 100m, continues to lead the regional rankings as the fastest athlete in South Asia this year, while also being joint 16th on the Asian list for 2025.

At 30 years old, Abeykoon now sets his sights on qualifying for the World Championships in Tokyo next September, where the direct entry standard stands at 10.00 seconds. (D.R)

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Solar power tariffs revised

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11 hours ago

June 22, 2025

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The Cabinet has approved a revision of tariffs for newly contracted solar energy systems in Sri Lanka, effective from June 16, 2025.

According to a letter issued by the Ministry of Energy dated June 20, the updated rates are as follows:

Rs. 20.90 per unit for systems up to 5 kilowatts (kW)
Rs. 19.61 per unit for systems between 5 kW and 20 kW
Rs. 17.46 per unit for systems between 20 kW and 100 kW

These revised rates will apply to all applicants who pay the system clearance fees on or after June 16, 2025. The new tariffs will also be valid for extension requests submitted on or after that date.

(dailynews.lk)

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