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SJB MP seeks probe against corruption at SLC

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Hesha Withanage has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) seeking an investigation into the alleged corruption at Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Speaking to reporters outside the CID office today, SJB MP Hesha Withanage accused members of the SLC Executive Committee of misusing the board’s money for personal use.

Pointing out facts from a recent audit report, the MP stated that it was obvious that the SLC is currently operating for the members to benefit and has no intention of developing or taking forward the sport of cricket in the future.

MP Withanage stated that through the complaint filed at the CID, the SJB looks to create an environment in which the players can perform with freedom.

According to The Island, meanwhile, addressing a media briefing in Colombo on Sunday, the SJB MP alleged that the Executive Committee members of the SLC used Rs. 67 million to purchase air tickets and as allowances during the last year’s ICC T-20 World Cup held in Australia. 

(NewsWire)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Fmr. PMD DG threatens photographer

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An investigation has been launched after a photographer of the Presidential Media Division (PMD) has lodged a complaint that he had received death threats over the phone by a former Director General of the PMD.

According to the complaint, he had been threatened on Nov. 11.

Several items of the PMD, including a drone camera, were found missing during a search conducted at the division’s facilities after President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed office. An internal audit has also been initiated to investigate the matter.

Claiming he was aware that the photographer had been providing information regarding the missing equipment, the former PMD DG had allegedly threatened the former.

Kahathuduwa police is conducting further investigations.

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Met. Dept. warns of heavy rain tomorrow

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The Department of Meteorology warns of heavy thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon and night (Nov. 14) in several areas due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.

The Department of Meteorology warns of heavy thundershowers exceeding 100mm after 2 pm tomorrow, especially in the provinces of Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern Provinces as well as in the Kalutara area.

With the General Election to be held tomorrow, the public is advised to visit polling stations early in the day, before the adverse weather.

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Foreigner arrested at BIA with cocaine in stomach

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The officers attached to the Narcotic Control unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have arrested a passenger yesterday morning (Nov. 11) on suspicion of trafficking narcotic substances.

He had arrived from Sierra Leone via Istanbul by the Turkish Airlines flight TK 730.

After being put through a body scanner, it was revealed that the suspect had concealed drugs in his person.

Subsequently, the suspect was admitted to the Negombo Hospital and 17 pellets suspected of containing narcotics have been retrieved. However, the suspect had confessed that there are more pellets in his stomach.

The retrieved pellets and the suspect were handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau for further investigations.

According to Sri Lanka Customs, the estimated street value of the seized cocaine pellets is around Rs. 13 million,

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