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President yet to accept Charles’ resignation letter?

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2 years ago

January 28, 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is yet to accept the letter of resignation tendered by Election Commission member P.S.M. Charles, sources at the Presidential Secretariat revealed.

On Wednesday (Jan 25), it was reported that Charles had forwarded her resignation to President Wickremesinghe.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission later stated that it is yet to receive any resignation letters from its members, contrary to the media reports.

The election body assured that preparations for the upcoming 2023 local government election are being carried out without hindrance, as no resignation letters or copies of said letters have been received thus far.

The local government election is scheduled to be held on 09 March.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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2 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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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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5 hours 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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5 hours 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.