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SL – Thailand to hold 5th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Colombo

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2 years ago

August 25, 2023

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The 5th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Thailand will be held on Aug. 28, 2023 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the consultations will be co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane and Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand Sarun Charoensuwan.

The consultations are expected to assess the status of bilateral relations covering ongoing cooperation and areas of shared interest including political, trade & investment, defence, culture and tourism, the MFA adds.

The 4th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between two countries were held on 28 February 2018 in Colombo.

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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.