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SLRC News Desk in turmoil!

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2 years ago

June 30, 2023

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The appointment of Indika Marasinghe, a Deputy Director of the Set and Props Unit of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), to the position of its News Director has led to an internal crisis in the SLRC.

Sources said that Marasinghe has not yet assumed duties in the new position as of yesterday (29), since he had requested the position of Deputy Director of the Set and Props Unit along with the position of News Director.

They said that there were objections by the news staff to Marasinghe when he was working as Acting News Director a few years ago. The staff members have once again expressed their opposition to Marasinghe and therefore, it is learnt that he will unlikely to accept the Director post.

Meanwhile, the staff members are also of the opinion that Tilak Mahagamage who was appointed to the position of News Director following a proper interview cannot be removed without any charges.

Mahagamage has been appointed as the Director of the Set and Props Unit when there is already a director in that unit.

Internal sources said Mahagamage, who was appointed as the News Director following an interview, cannot be demoted and given a lower position as well.

It was also reported that News Director Mahagamage has been accused of not allocating more airtime for news related to Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardana, but no investigation has been conducted in this regard so far.

Meanwhile, Minister Gunawardana has also been accused of removing SLRC Chairman W.B.Ganegala from his post.

It was also said that individuals within the government had expressed their displeasure towards Minister Gunawardana for removing Ganegala, who is a renowned civil servant, from the Chairman position without asking him to resign.

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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4 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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5 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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5 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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