Minister’s staff arrested with 600 defamatory letters of Sirisena

Several bribery and corruption cases between 2021-2022 withdrawn

Several bribery and corruption cases filed between 2021-2022 had been withdrawn, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. The President noted the performance of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), revealing that 69 cases were filed in 2021, of which 40 were later withdrawn. Similarly, in 2022, 89 cases were filed, and 45 were subsequently withdrawn. President Dissanayake emphasized the need to inform the public about the reasons behind the withdrawal of

09 Dec, 2024

Use of residences allocated for former presidents to be reviewed

The use of residences allocated for former presidents is to be reviewed to ensure they are made better use of. A Cabinet approval has been granted for a unified proposal presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Minister of State Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government. The proposal aims to create a suitable strategy for the effective economic utilization of government properties, including residences allocated to former presidents, deputy ministers, and various

10 Dec, 2024

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series

Spinner Keshav Maharaj took five wickets as South Africa secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test at St George’s Park and a 2-0 sweep of the series. Maharaj finished with figures of 5-76 as South Africa took 70 minutes to dismiss Sri Lanka for 238 on Monday. The game had been set up for a thrilling finale as both teams required a win to keep them in contention for a place in next June’s World Test Championship final. Sri Lanka resumed on 5-205 needing 143 fo

09 Dec, 2024