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Dilshan ready to play “Dilscoop in Politics”
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Dilshan ready to play “Dilscoop in Politics”

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan has expressed hope of engaging in clean politics, stating that one day he will…

byCeylon Independent23/10/2024
Israel building in Arugam Bay : Police reveal more details on threat
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Israel building in Arugam Bay : Police reveal more details on threat

The surge in Israeli tourists and the occupation of a building in the Arugam Bay area has prompted the US…

byCeylon Independent23/10/2024
Sri Lanka increases bribery raid imprest account limit to Rs. 150 mn
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Sri Lanka increases bribery raid imprest account limit to Rs. 150 mn

The Government has approved an increase in the maximum expenditure limit for the Bribery or Corruption Investigation Commission’s raid imprest…

byCeylon Independent22/10/2024
President’s proposal approved to get new ADB loan
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President’s proposal approved to get new ADB loan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide a $30 million loan to Sri Lanka to support large-scale renewable…

byCeylon Independent22/10/2024
Easter attacks : Govt gives detailed reply to “Ranil’s stunt” & Gammanpila’s claims
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Easter attacks : Govt gives detailed reply to “Ranil’s stunt” & Gammanpila’s claims

The government has launched a comprehensive investigation into the 2019 Easter Attacks, including the two reports unveiled by former MP…

byCeylon Independent22/10/2024
Sri Lanka delegation meets IMF MD in Washington
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Sri Lanka delegation meets IMF MD in Washington

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva voiced optimism following a meeting with a Sri Lankan delegation in Washington. She highlighted Sri…

byCeylon Independent22/10/2024
Govt appoints members for National Transport Commission
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Govt appoints members for National Transport Commission

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the…

byCeylon Independent22/10/2024
7 key appointments including 5 new senior officials for Treasury
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7 key appointments including 5 new senior officials for Treasury

The government has made seven key appointments to various institutions, including the Treasury. Accordingly, Prof. T.M.J. Nilan Cooray has been…

byCeylon Independent22/10/2024
Gammanpila using Easter probe for election attention – NPP
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Gammanpila using Easter probe for election attention – NPP

Former MP Udaya Gammanpila has commenced speaking about the Easter Attack probe reports to gain media attention for the upcoming…

byCeylon Independent22/10/2024
Seized Luxury Vehicles: Rohitha to quit politics if proven guilty
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Seized Luxury Vehicles: Rohitha to quit politics if proven guilty

Former Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena has vowed to quit politics if it is proven he was linked to the two luxury…

byCeylon Independent22/10/2024

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