- Last Update 2026-04-04 19:34:00
New Chairman for State Timber Corporation appointed
President Maithripala Sirisena appointed Anuruddha Polgampola as the new Chairman of State Timber Corporation last week, Presidential Secretariat said.
The new appointment came after the recent arrest of two top senior government officials, President's Chief of Staff Dr I.H.K. Mahanama and Chairman of the State Timber Corporation (STC) P.Dissanayake last week by investigation officers of Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC). Both were reportedly received Rs 20 million from an Indian investor as bribery in order to clear necessary procedures.
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- March 26, 2026 - 438 - 0
50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
- April 2, 2026 - 182 - 0
Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
- March 27, 2026 - 151 - 0
Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
Related Articles
Top stories of the day
- 03/04/2026 - 101 - 0
Top stories of the day
- 02/04/2026 - 113 - 0
Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
- 02/04/2026 - 182 - 0
Leave Comments