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President heads to Australia for state visit

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1 year ago

February 8, 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the island this morning (Feb.08) for Australia on a state visit.

The Sri Lankan leader has been invited to deliver the keynote address for the 7th Indian Ocean Conference, taking place in Perth from Feb. 09-10.

There has been an uproar among the public regarding the President’s frequent trips abroad and this is the 19th time that he has gone abroad like this since he was elected President.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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1 hour ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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1 hour ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.

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Keheliya arrives at CIABOC

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2 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to record a statement this morning (June 18).