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Sports Minister’s daughters in SLC President’s visa letter request list?

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The two relatives of Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, who the Daily Mirror reported earlier this week were among individuals who received letters of endorsement from SLC for Australian visas last year, were names put forward by SLC President Shammi Silva, it is learnt.

Last week, a draft of the Auditor General’s report into the expenses incurred by SLC for the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia revealed that SLC had spent Rs. 68 million on sending its officials to Australia, while also revealing 35 names of individuals

The names of R A Shanali Dinushika and R A Sarah Dinali, who are believed to be the daughters of the Sports Minister, were among the 21 names that Silva had requested letters of endorsement for.

SLC has maintained that while it did issue letters for visa purposes stating that the individuals were traveling to watch the World Cup it did not fund their trips and the only expenses incurred were for SLC officials.

The Daily Mirror reached out to the Minister for a confirmation of if had indeed made a request for these letters for the two individuals believed to be his daughters, but he did not respond.

The SLC President, when contacted by the Daily Mirror, said that he did not want to comment on the matter.

(dailymirror)

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Senior State Counsel Shaveendra Wickrama interdicted for disobeying orders

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The Attorney General’s Department has interdicted Senior State Counsel (SSC) Shaveendra Wickrama.

SSC Wickrama was interdicted on charges of disobeying the orders of his superiors. The officer has more than 20 years of service at the AG’s Department.

The Sunday Times understands that the Public Service Commission has approved the interdiction of the officer.

SSC Wickrama has also lodged two complaints regarding several matters with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and the Keselwatta Police.

The AG’s Department is due to hold an inquiry on SSC Wickrama regarding the charges against him.

(Sunday Times) 

Except for the headline, this story, originally published by Sunday Times has not been edited by SLM staff

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Complete 3rd phase of Central Expressway by 2026 end – Vijitha

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Vijitha Herath has urged to complete work of the 3rd phase of the Central Expressway by Dec. 31, 2026.

The 3rd phase spans from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.

The minister had said this after inspecting work at the section today (Nov. 09).

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Govt refutes claims of shutting down ‘Thriposha’ company

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The government has refuted reports claiming that Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited (SLTL) is to be closed down.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Finance has said no action has been taken or will be taken to liquidate the Thriposha Company.

The statement further notes that the Triposha programme to provide nutrition supplements to children and pregnant mothers will continue forward in a more effective manner.

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