The Director General of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) Dr Sanjan de Silva has been sent on compulsory leave subjected to a disciplinary action over allegations of misconduct.
The Minister of Environment Naseer Ahamed has sent the letter informing of the decision.
The decision came after a series of complaints by trade unions accusing the DG of misuse of power.
The Chairman of the Bureau also has been implicated in the allegations.
Meanwhile the Minister of Environment has recommended the appointment of Mr R.Sanjeepan as the new chairman.
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The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
A housemaid who stole a pilot’s baggage at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested within three hours after the robbery today, Police said.
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch soon.
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