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Rupavahini in trouble over false news on Nalanda principal

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3 years ago

December 18, 2022

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Principal of Nalanda College in Colombo, Thilak Wattuhewa is to send a letter of demand to Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) for having carried completely false news with regard to him.

He is presently in India on official duty as president of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association.

However, the noon and evening news telecasts of SLRC last friday (16) claimed Wattuhewa had left the school cricket awards ceremony as he did not get a seat in the front.

President of the past pupils’ association of the school, Ajith Galappatti, too, has written to the news director of SLRC, condemning the news article and announcing legal action.

The letter claimed great harm to the good name of the school and its principal from the said news.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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3 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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6 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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6 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.