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Dinesh Weerakkody, new chairman of HNB; first to head two private banks in SL
Senior business professional Dinesh Weerakkody has been appointed chairman of Hatton National Bank (HNB) with effect from May 26.
This was announced by HNB on Tuesday. Mr. Weerakkody is possibly the first Sri Lankan to become chairmen of two private banks, serving at one time as chairman of Commercial Bank.
The new HNB chairman is a close aide to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and an advisor to Tourism Minister John Amaratunga.
This follows the retirement of Rienzie Arseculeratne as HNB chairman on May 25 having reached 70 years. Mr. Weerakkody, in addition to holding several high positions in the government and the private sector, is also a director at DFCC Bank. – ENDS -
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SLAF Bell 212 crashes into Maduru Oya
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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Five killed in helicopter crash
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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