The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has issued a warning to the Health Ministry Secretary over his failure to acquire the official vehicles used by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who is currently in remand custody.
The Commission has also directed the Health Ministry Secretary to take over the official residence used by the former Minister.
The Director General of CIABOC W.K.D. Wijeratne, has warned the Health Ministry Secretary by letter that action would be initiated against him, if he fails to report by May 14 on the action taken to recover the vehicles and official residence.
The letter says that the Secretary has already failed to report the progress by May 6 as earlier required.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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