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The order was made when a petition filed by Dr. Ravindranath Dabare was taken up for consideration. The petition seeks a directive to recover compensation allegedly paid unlawfully to former Ministers and.
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Sri Lanka Launches First Automated Border Control E-Gate System at BIA
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Sri Lanka has launched its first Automated Border Control (ABC) e-gate system at Bandaranaike International Airport, marking a major step in modernising border management and enhancing passenger convenience, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation said.
The system was introduced under a Japan-funded project implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to strengthen border control capacity in responding to infectious diseases in Southwest Asia.
The launch event was attended by senior government officials, including Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka and Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister K. M. Ananda Wijepala, along with Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata and IOM Chief of Mission Kristin Parco.
The USD 8.4 million project aims to enhance pandemic preparedness, health security and safe mobility, while supporting Sri Lanka’s digital transformation agenda and compliance with International.
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China’s defence ministry announced on Saturday that one of the country’s most senior military leaders is under investigation, marking the highest-profile crackdown on the armed forces in recent years as Beijing continues to modernise its military and project power abroad.
Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and a close ally of President Xi Jinping, is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. The ministry also confirmed that Liu.
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to construct a new indoor stadium in Jaffna to strengthen indoor sports and improve sports infrastructure in the Northern Province.
The project, submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, carries an estimated cost of Rs. 170 million.
The facility aims to support the growth of sports such as table tennis, tennis, badminton, netball, and chess, with a special focus on schools and local sports clubs.
Officials say the initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize sporting and recreational facilities in the region and provide better opportunities for youth engagement.