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NPP candidate arrested!

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2 years ago

March 10, 2023

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The National People’s Power (NPP) candidate of Ambalantota, who was wanted over defrauding nearly Rs.2 million by stranding people in Laos on the promise of securing jobs in Thailand, was arrested last evening (9).

He was arrested after surrendering to the investigation department of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) through a lawyer.

The SLBFE received several complaints about people being taken to Laos on tourist visas and then stranding them in that country, after assuring jobs in a company in Thailand.

Accordingly, the SLBFE officers arrested one suspect on suspicion of being involved in this smuggling. He was remanded after being produced in the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court.

Meanwhile, investigations were carried out to arrest the NPP candidate who is contesting for the Ambalantota Pradeshiya Sabha. However, he had been avoiding the investigation units.

Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara also spoke about this incident in Parliament last morning (09).

The arrested suspect is scheduled to be produced in the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court today (10).

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Police media spokesman resigns

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2 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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The Sri Lanka Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga has tendered his resignation from the position.

According to reports, he has handed over his letter of resignation to the Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya.

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Speaker endorses certificate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill

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2 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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Hon. Speaker of Parliament endorses the certificate on the Bill

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed without amendments in Parliament today (20).

The debate on the Second Reading of this Bill was held today from 5:40 PM to 7:10 PM. Subsequently, following the consideration of the Bill at the Committee Stage, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament.

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was presented to Parliament for its First Reading on 01.03.2025.

Furthermore, Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill today (20), in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.

Accordingly, this Bill will be enforced as the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 02 of 2025.

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Japan provides fire trucks to Sri Lanka

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2 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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The Government of Japan, through a grant assistance of JPY 300 million, has decided to provide state-of-the-art Japanese fire trucks to the Government of Sri Lanka to strengthen disaster response capabilities in the country’s Export Processing Zones (EPZs), ensuring a safer business environment and contributing to economic and social stability.

Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka – Mr. Akio Isomata SOMATA and Secretary of the Finance Ministry – Mr. K. M. M. Siriwardana, today (March 20) signed and exchanged notes in Colombo on this grant assistance.

The EPZs play a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s economy by attracting investment and driving industrial growth.

The increasing risks of fire hazards and other emergencies risk hampering its critical functions.

The Japanese fire trucks, equipped with cutting-edge technology, will bolster the capacity of EPZs, safeguarding businesses, workers, and communities.

The project also underscores Japan’s unwavering commitment to addressing Sri Lanka’s socio-economic challenges and promoting sustainable development.