The seventh (07th) Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral Basil Goonesekara passed away today (17th February 2024). He joined the Royal Ceylon Navy as Sub Lieutenant on 23rd July 1951.
The senior officer held office from 01st June 1973 to 31st May 1979, as the 07th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. Late Admiral was born in the year 1929. He was 94 year old at the time of his death.
His remains lie at No. 50/06, Anula road, Colombo 06 untill tomorrow to pay last respects and the funeral will be held with full of service honours in compliance with naval traditions at the General Cemetery, Borella tomorrow.
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that the suspect in the rape of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura teaching hospital has been identified as an army deserter and he will be apprehended shortly.
Police have arrested the suspect connected to the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital today morning in Galnewa.
The Dutch Public Prosecutor suspects two companies of paying bribes in the construction of hospitals in Sri Lanka, according to an investigation by FD, the Dutch financial newspaper.
The Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, stated that in the future, internationally funded projects, such as power projects, will only be carried out through government-to-government (G2G) agreements and competitive procurement.
The Government today tabled in the House the Report of the Commission to Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Unlawful Places of Detention and Torture Chambers in the Batalanda Housing Scheme.
Israel, a major player in the global diamond and jewellery trade, has invited Sri Lankan gem and jewellery businessmen and designers to collaborate with Israeli diamond traders.
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