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Seetha Ranjani bids adieu ; Funeral on Tuesday

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4 months ago

February 17, 2025

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Veteran journalist Seetha Ranjani passed away in Anuradhapura yesterday (Feb. 16).

She was 70 years old.

The remains are currently laid at No. 430/4, Madagammana Mawatha, Katukeliyawa, Anuradhapura.

Final rites will be held on Tuesday (Feb. 18) at 4.00pm at the Katukeliyawa Cemetery.

A founding member of the Free Media Movement (FMM), Ms. Seetha Ranjani served as its Convener and Secretary for a prolonged period.

She also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka in 2023 and the D. F. Kariyakarawana Memorial Award of the Sri Lanka Press Association in 2018.

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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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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.