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Unearthed ‘Pandukaranda’ tree replanted!

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2 years ago

July 28, 2023

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The recently uprooted ‘Pandukaranda’ tree (Crudia zeylanica) which was recently ordered to be unearthed on court orders, has been replanted.

Taking up the case today (28) Gampaha additional magistrate Fatima Sahana Mahji ordered to unearth the tree in the presence of the Acting Magistrate Mrs. Indrani Attanayake.

Accordingly, under the guidance of officers from Gampaha and Bemmulla police stations, the additional magistrate was taken to the location where the tree was buried and the tree was unearthed using backhoes.

It was then transported in a Tipper Truck to the Henarathgoda Botanical Garden in Gampaha and subsequently replanted under the supervision of the Botanical Garden’s directress – Ms. Ruwani Gomes.

The prosecuting lawyers also informed the court that they would continue the case.

(Source & photo : Lankadeepa)

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New Chief of Staff appointed to SL Army

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June 26, 2025

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Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective today (June 26).

He succeeds Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe, who retired after serving in the post.

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Indictments filed against 12 including Keheliya

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June 26, 2025

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The Attorney General has filed indictments against 12 individuals, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, at the Colombo Permanent Three-Judge High Court today (June 26) over the procurement of substandard antibody vaccines.

The charges relate to a controversial vaccine deal that allegedly involved irregularities and compromised public health safety during Rambukwella’s tenure as Minister of Health.

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Ex- Health secretary arrested

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June 26, 2025

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Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health – Janaka Sri Chandragupta, was arrested today (June 26) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

He was taken into custody after appearing before the CIABOC this morning to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation.