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President will visit China in October

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to make an official visit to China in October, his first to that country since becoming the Head of State last year.

According to Government sources his main role will be to look for new investments, reach trade agreements and resume funding for stalled projects.   Expediting investments for the Colombo Port Financial City and discussions with the Exim Bank on resuming funding for the Central Expressway–Kadwatha-Mirigama section–would be on the table for discussion during the visit, while looking for new investments around the Hambantota area would be on the priority list, the sources said.

A Chinese investment in a refinery project in Hambantota which was expected to draw funds of US$ four billion was also expected to be discussed and finalised during the visit.

The Terms of Reference for the Establishment of an export oriented petroleum refinery and an associated product processing centre in Hambantota had already been finalised by the Power and Energy Ministry.

Ahead of the President’s visit, the Chinese Foreign Minister was expected to lead a delegation to Sri Lanka.

The visiting Chinese delegation was expected to review the expressway project, the Colombo Port Financial City proposed projects and the investments around the Hambantota area in addition to looking at potential new projects.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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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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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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