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03 probes on UK-based Lyca’s ownership of Lankan media companies

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Three state agencies have launched investigations into how the United Kingdom-based Lyca Group had acquired 12 local media institutions.

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court (SC) that the Defence Ministry has instructed the State Intelligence Service to conduct a comprehensive investigation over the matter.  Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Sumathi Dharmawardena told court that the office of the Inspector General of Police has informed the AG that the Criminal Investigation Department has sought the assistance of the Financial Intelligence Unit with regard to Ben Holdings (Private) Limited and Blue Summit Capital Management Pte Limited, affiliates of Lyca Group. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has also begun a probe into this acquisition, he added.

ASG Dharmawardena made these revelations when the SC bench comprising Justices Janak De Silva, Menaka Wijesundera and Sampath Abayakoon considered a fundamental rights petition filed by Chairman of the Citizen’s Movement Against Fraud, Corruption and Waste Jamuni Kamantha Thushara challenging the acquisition.

President’s Counsel Uditha Egalahewa, who appeared for the petitioner, made submissions that state agencies had failed to follow due process before granting media licences to a web of media companies controlled by Lyca Mobile UK.

After considering the submissions, the SC granted leave to proceed to the petition and fixed further hearing to December 2.

(sundaytimes.lk)
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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

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Fuel prices unchanged

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of June 2025.

Accordingly, all fuel prices will remain unchanged for June, it said.  

Existing fuel prices (per litre):

Auto Diesel – Rs. 274
Super Diesel – Rs. 325
Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 293
Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 341
Kerosene – Rs. 178

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