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New Media Minister Manusha!

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7 months ago

March 13, 2023

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During a recent meeting held with several ministers at the President’s residence, the President had spoken about a Cabinet reshuffle and the need to change the ‘Mass Media’ portfolio as soon as possible, it was reported.

Sunday Aruna newspaper said that the President has proposed to replace Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardana with Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.

Major reshuffle in Government

Meanwhile, another weekly newspaper reported that there will be changes in some of the top government positions in the first week of May.

It indicated that several key political positions in the government may change.

A preliminary exchange of views has already taken place among the main stakeholders of the government in this regard.

The newspaper reported that auspicious times have also been prepared for this purpose.

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Student caught selling moonshine at school

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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A student of a popular school in Kalawana, has been nabbed for selling moonshine at his school.

Upon being discovered by a teacher, he had been handed over to the Kalawana police.

Police say that the Grade 09 student had brought moonshine into the school in his water bottle and sold cups of it to older students.

He had been released after being strongly warned.

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One dead in explosion at Kalpitiya Air Force firing range

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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An explosion reported at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Field Firing Range in Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya earlier today (26 Sep.) resulting in one death, Sri Lanka Police has confirmed.

Accordingly, an explosion which had occurred at the Air Force Field Firing Range in Kalpitiya, has resulted in the death of an 28 year old airman while injuring another, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa has said.

Investigations into the cause of the explosion are underway, he added.

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4 Excise officers interdicted for assaulting Beedi businessman

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7 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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Four Excise officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting and soliciting a bribe from a ‘Beedi’ manufacturer in Walasmulla have been interdicted by the Commissioner General of Excise.

The decision has been taken following the instruction of State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

The four Excise officers including the OIC of the Tangalle Excise station have been interdicted over the allegations of assault and soliciting a bribe from a ‘Beedi’ manufacturer for not implementing the law against him for possession of Beedi leaves without a valid license.