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President calls on public officials to nite with a common purpose (Pics)

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3 weeks ago

November 22, 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called upon all public officials to unite with a common purpose and work together to transform the motherland into a better nation.

He made this statement today (22) during his visit to the Ministry of Defence at the Defence Headquarters premises in Akuregoda, where he assumed duties as the new Defence Minister.

Upon his arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by the staff of the Ministry of Defence.

Following the reception, the President held a meeting with the commanders of the tri-forces and senior officials of the Ministry of Defence, where they discussed ongoing and future initiatives of the Ministry.

President Dissanayake stated that the new government is dedicated to promoting good governance and seeks the support of everyone for the nation’s development program.

The President highlighted that the power of the people remains just as strong, irrespective of the Constitution and laws. He pointed out that the composition and outcome of the mandate given in the most recent presidential and general elections reflect the people’s expectations. The President also noted that the government received nearly 80% of the public’s support in the election, marking a significant shift that aligns with the people’s desires.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake affirmed that his government, as a political authority, has no other objective than to provide the political leadership necessary to meet the expectations of the people. He also emphasized that the support of public officials is crucial to making these goals a reality.

The President stressed that in this new transformation that the public is anticipating, progress cannot be made without strengthening public trust in the public service. He noted that it is the public service that has been the driving force behind the economic and social growth of every developed nation.

Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General H L V M Liyanage, Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, members of the security forces, and staff from the Ministry of Defence also attended the event.

(President’s Media Division)

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Faiszer Musthapha’s name gazetted as MP

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9 hours ago

December 11, 2024

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Former Minister Faiszer Musthapha’s name has been gazetted by the Election Commission as a National List MP of the National Democratic Front.

The NDF contested under the symbol of a Gas Cylinder at the recently concluded General Election.

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CID ordered to develop program to reimburse ‘Onmax DT’ depositors

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10 hours ago

December 11, 2024

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reported to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that a total of 2,017 complaints have been filed by depositors who claim to have been cheated out of their money after investing in ‘Onmax DT,’ a private firm alleged to have been operating a pyramid scheme.

According to the CID, the total estimated financial losses incurred by the complainants amounts to around Rs. 2.96 billion.

During a hearing before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage today (11), CID officials disclosed that a total of 865 new complaints have been received since the last hearing, and that additional complaints continue to be received.

Nine suspects, including the directors of Onmax DT, appeared before the court for the hearing. The CID further informed the court that three other suspects remain overseas, and open warrants have been issued for their arrest.

Investigations against the suspects are being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and the CID revealed that inquiries into two suspects have been completed and the excerpts of the investigations have been referred to the Attorney General.

Additionally, the CID officials informed the court that properties belonging to the suspected directors have been identified in foreign countries, including Australia, and investigations are being carried out in collaboration with the INTERPOL.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage instructed the CID to immediately develop a program to reimburse the depositors who suffered financial losses.

The court ordered the CID to present an update on the progress of the investigation at the next hearing, scheduled for February 5, 2025.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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New Naval Attaché at Chinese embassy in SL calls on Navy commander (Pics)

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10 hours ago

December 11, 2024

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The new Naval Attaché at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, Senior Captain Zheng Zhaoping called on Commander of the Navy – Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on Dec.10.

During the ensuing meeting, they exchanged views on several matters of bilateral importance, and the cordial discussion drew to a close with an exchange of mementoes, as a gesture of goodwill and cooperation.

Director General Health Services, Rear Admiral Janaka Marambe, Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage, Director Naval Operations, Commodore Aruna Weerasinghe and Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Zhou Bo were present on this occasion.