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Keheliya’s family yet to return ministry’s vehicles

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2 weeks ago

April 18, 2024

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Two official vehicles provided to Keheliya Rambukwella during his tenure as Health Minister are yet to be handed over to the ministry by his family, despite the former minister being in remand custody for nearly 2 1/2 months.

President of the ‘Puravesi Balaya’ organisation – Kamantha Thushara has lodged a complaint in this regard yesterday (April 17), with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The complaint calls for an investigation to prevent these two vehicles being misused.

Mr. Thushara has also noted that the official residence provided to the former Minister is also being misused as it is being used by his children.

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Arjuna joins SJB rally

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2 hours ago

May 1, 2024

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Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain and UNP Minister, – Arjuna Ranatunga had been spotted at the May Day rally organized by Palani Digambaram in Thalawakele.

The event was led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

Following his appointment as President, Ranil Wickremesingh appointed Ranatunga as the Chairman of the National Sports Council.

However, he was later removed after Harin Fernando took up the role of Sports Minister.

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Maithri reveals SLFP’s presidential candidate

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2 hours ago

May 1, 2024

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena has said that Minister Wijayadasa Rajapakshe will be the presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) at the upcoming election.

He said this while joining the commemoration ceremony of the late T.B. Ilangaratne.

Noting that Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has the majority support in the party, Mr. Sirisena further said, “I have previously served as President and pledged not to contest for the presidency again. Mr. Wijayadasa will run for the upcoming presidential election, and we will support him completely… We got a minister from the ruling party… He is aligned with us now. He doesn’t desire the ministerial position any longer.”