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Faxian Charity Project Phase III for Ramadan & New Year

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2 years ago

March 17, 2023

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The Chinese Embassy in Colombo says that they have signed a procurement for the Phase III of the Faxian Charity project.

The embassy says they have signed with a local supplier for another 15,000 dry rations boxes, worth a total of Rs. 100 million.

The rations will be distributed to underprivileged families via temples, kovils and mosques as a gesture of goodwill during the upcoming Ramadan and the Sinhala & Tamil New Year festive seasons.

The Faxian Charity Project kicked off from December 27, 2022 at the Abhayagiri Viharaya, Anuradhapura where Chinese Bikkhu Faxian studied Buddhism 1,600 years ago, Since then, the project has already helped 35,000 severely underprivileged families across Sri Lanka. The project is funded by 07 Chinese temples and their devotees.

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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.