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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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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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8 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.