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Immigration officer suspended over imposing travel ban on Mahindananda

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7 months ago

March 13, 2023

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The Department of Immigration and Emigration has suspended an officer for allegedly entering the information related to another person’s foreign travel ban under the passport details of former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage.

A press release issued by the Department said investigations have been launched by the Criminal Investigations Department and Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) in this regard.

The Department said MP Aluthgamage had been prevented by Immigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake from travelling overseas on Friday night (10) citing a travel ban.

It has been revealed that the information included under the MP’s passport was that of another individual and the Department extended an apology to Mr. Aluthgamage over the incident.

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Date announced for Grade 05 scholarship exam

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8 hours ago

October 3, 2023

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The 2023 Grade 05 scholarship exam will be held on 15 October, the Department of Examinations says.

Accordingly, the exam will be held at 2,888 centres across the country, Commissioner General of Examinations – H. J. M. Amith Jayasundara said.

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Nadeesha wins Silver at Asian Games

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9 hours ago

October 3, 2023

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Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge has won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games currently being held in Hangzhou, China.

She won the silver with an impressive throw of 61.57m which is also her personal best.

India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal.

This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Games in 17 years and only the second medal for the island nation so far this year.

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Fish processing unit at Oluwil to be leased

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9 hours ago

October 3, 2023

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The cabinet has previously given approval to reactivate the unused fish processing plant in the Oluwil fishing port premises and provide facilities to the TES (Private) Company Limited to run fish processing activities.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Fisheries to lease the fish processing unit located in the Oluwil Ports Complex to TES (Private) Company Limited for a period of 10 years subject to the relevant rent being charged monthly, as recommended by the Cabinet Appointed Negotiation Committee.