Revenue Dy. Commissioner arrested for accepting Rs. 200,000 bribe

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6 months ago

October 16, 2024

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A Provincial Revenue Department Deputy Commissioner in the Eastern Province was arrested on bribery charges after accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000.

The Bribery Commission said the arrest was made at the Batticaloa office, following a complaint by a resident.

According to the Commission, the complainant had purchased a 65-perch land in Batticaloa for Rs. 10 million, having already paid Rs. 600,000 in stamp duty.

However, after the land’s value was re-evaluated by the Provincial Revenue Department at Rs. 26.5 million, the complainant was informed that he owed an additional Rs. 850,000 in duty and fines.

The Deputy Commissioner allegedly offered to reduce the payment to Rs. 200,000 in exchange for a bribe.

The arrested official is scheduled to appear before the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court.

(dailymirror.lk)

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President offers condolences at Vatican Embassy (Pics)

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3 hours ago

April 24, 2025

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake paid a visit to the Vatican Embassy this afternoon (24) to extend his condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Upon his arrival, the President was warmly received by Most Reverend Archbishop Brian N. Udaigwe, the Apostolic Nuncio of the Vatican to Sri Lanka.

Following a brief discussion with Archbishop Udaigwe, President Disanayake signed the book of condolence, conveying, on behalf of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka, heartfelt sympathies to the global Christian community on the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis.

(President’s Media Division)

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Schools islandwide to close for LG polls

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3 hours ago

April 24, 2025

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The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across the country will be closed on May 05 and 06 due to the Local Government elections.

The Ministry further stated that schools will resume normal operations on May 07.

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Sri Lanka declares April 26th a national day of mourning

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3 hours ago

April 24, 2025

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The Sri Lankan government has decided to declare April 26, 2025, a National Day of Mourning in view of the late Pope Francis’s funeral.

In a statement, the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government announces that all national flags at state institutions will be flown half-mast on April 26.