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Fmr. Dy. minister loses civic rights for 7 years

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2 years ago

February 17, 2023

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Former Deputy Minister Myown Mustapha has been stripped of his civic rights for seven years.

Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabandige today (17) ordered him to 06 months in prison for providing a bribe to secure the support for a candidate at the 2010 Presidential Election.

He was also fined Rs. 500/- by the Colombo High Court.

The Attorney General indicted Former Deputy Minister Myown Mustapha at the Colombo High Court on charges of having offered Rs.4,200,000/- to National Freedom Front spokesperson – Mohamed Mazammil to secure support for the then common candidate of the opposition – General Sarath Fonseka (later promoted to Field Marshal) at the 2010 Presidential Election.

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Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 240 mn.

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57 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A Brazilian national was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this (April 20) morning over attempting to smuggle nearly 05 kg of cocaine concealed in his suitcase.

The suspect is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher and the seized cocaine (4kg and 855g) is valued around Rs. 240 million.

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New Mosquito species discovered in SL

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60 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A new species of mosquito endemic to Sri Lanka has been identified from Mirigama.

The species has been named Culex (Lophoceraomyia) cinctellus.

Entomologist Gayan Kumarasinghe from the Medical Research Institute said that the newly discovered mosquito has been identified as a major carrier of viruses.

(News 1st)

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All postal ballot papers to be handed over to the EC today

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1 hour ago

April 20, 2025

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The Government Printer states that all ballot papers for postal voting will be handed over to the Election Commission today (April 20).

Printing of the ballot papers for 102 local government institutions were delayed due to a court order.

Director of the Government Printer – Pradeep Pushpakumara says that printing of ballot papers for postal voting, is currently underway and nearing completion.