Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read.
SriLankan Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Indonesia
SriLankan Airlines flight UL 306, en route from Katunayake to Singapore, made an emergency landing in Medan, Indonesia, on June 5 due to a technical fault. Passengers were accommodated until a relief flight was arranged.
Defence Ministry denies MP’s claim on LTTE weapons
The Defence Ministry has strongly denied claims made in Parliament by MP Ramanathan Archuna that a stock of weapons belonging to former LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was recently brought into the country through containers released by Customs.
Former Minister Mervyn Silva Indicted in Corruption Case
Former Minister Mervyn Silva has been indicted by the Colombo High Court over charges filed by the Bribery Commission (CIABOC), alleging unlawful accumulation of assets worth over Rs. 800 million.
CCTV footage deleted in Motor Traffic Department’s bribery investigation
Minister Bimal Ratnayake revealed in Parliament that CCTV footage linked to a key investigation of a bribery case at the Department of Motor Traffic had been deleted. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) recently arrested several suspects on charges of soliciting bribes amounting to 4 million rupees.
Coconut prices drop to Rs. 143 at Colombo auction
The price of a fresh coconut was reported at Rs. 143 per coconut at Colombo’s weekly fresh coconut auction, according to the Government Information Department quoting the Coconut Development Authority.
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