The Lankan Scout Contingent participating at the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea was safely evacuated from the Saemangeum Jamboree site on Tuesday (08) in view of typhoon Khanun that is scheduled to make landfall today, the Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea said.
The contingent was relocated to the Dankook University in Cheonan, on the outskirts of Seoul.
“The Sri Lankan Scouts have safely reached their new accommodation and are in good health. They will continue with certain activities and programs in their new location. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Republic of Korea is closely liaising with the management of the Sri Lanka Scout contingent, as well as the relevant South Korean authorities, to ensure the continued safety and welfare of all Sri Lankan Scouts participating at the Jamboree,” the Embassy said in a statement.
A Sri Lankan wanted for financial frauds and under a red notice was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport along with his wife and child as they were returning from India, Police said.
Mr. Gihan de Silva has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, the Government Information Department announced.
The Government is considering abolishing the Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff (OCDS) when the term of office of its incumbent General Shavendra Silva ends on December 31.
The Bribery Commission has apprehended former Provincial Councillor and businessman Salochana Gamage, along with another businessman, in Pitakotte over a Rs. 9 million bribery case.
New commanders have been appointed to the Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Navy.
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