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SL embassy official in Oman, remanded (Update)

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3 years ago

November 29, 2022

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The Third Secretary of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oman, who was arrested at the BIA this morning (29) has been remanded till the 13th of December after being produced before court.

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SL third secretary in Oman arrested at BIA (Update)

The third secretary of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oman E. Kushan has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today.

He was arrested upon his arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake from Muscat, Oman early this morning (29).

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Red warrant issued on SL third secretary in Oman

Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala yesterday (28) issued an open warrant to arrest the third secretary of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oman, Ediriwarige Kushan, in connection with an alleged incident of sexual assault on women under the protection of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oman.

The Magistrate also ordered the court registrar to issue the open warrant in English after taking into account a request made by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as a red warrant needed to be issued on the suspect through Interpol.

The Deputy General Manager of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau had informed the CID in writing that the suspect was scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on flight UL 206 on the morning of the 24th, but the CID informed the court that he did not arrive that day.

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Heavy showers forecast today

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1 hour ago

June 28, 2025

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Showers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (June 28), the Department of Meteorology stated.

Fairly heavy falls above 50mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces.

A few showers may occur in the Jaffna, Mannar, Anuradhapura and Matale districts.

Showers or thundershowers may have also been predicted in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

Meanwhile, fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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O/L results expected in end of July

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1 hour ago

June 28, 2025

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Commissioner General of Examinations A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage says the G.C.E. Ordinary Level 2024 (2025) exam results will be released around the third week of July.

This clarification comes after false social media reports claiming the results would be out earlier, which the Department of Examinations has denied.

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Nishantha Wickremesinghe remanded (Update)

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14 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Nishantha Wickremesinghe has been remanded until July 01.

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(Previous News : June 27, 2025 4.41pm)

2 ex-heads of govt. institutions, arrested

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested two former Chairmen on corruption charges.

Former Chairman of the Fisheries Corporation – Upali Liyanage and former SriLankan Airlines Chairman – Nishantha Wickremesinghe have been arrested in this manner.

However, Liyanage, who was produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayathunga, was released on three sureties amounting to Rs. 5 million.