Thieves stole laptop of country manager at the Indian visa centre

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1 year ago

February 20, 2023

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The laptop of the country manager at the Indian visa application centre located at the Philip Gunawardena Mawatha, Thummulla, has been stolen last week, the ‘Lankadeepa’ reports, quoting the police.

Three persons in a trishaw had broken through the gates and into the building where the country manager’s office had been located on the third floor, the news report adds.

It further notes that the thieves have also stolen a DVR and an internet hub. However, investigations have revealed that they had not taken four more laptops, an iphone and cash worth Rs. 03 million.

The visa application centre, which was closed following the incident, was reopened today (20).

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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12 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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12 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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17 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.