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.
Bail granted, But Keheliya & family members remanded for missing bail conditions
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife, and daughter, arrested by the Bribery Commission over asset inquiries, were granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. However, they failed to meet the bail conditions—Rs. 50,000 cash and nine sureties of Rs. 5 million each—and were subsequently remanded.
Two journalists to be questioned over Ishara Sewwandi report
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali has summoned two journalists to the Crimes Division following their article claiming murder suspect Ishara Sewwandi left Sri Lanka undetected. Sewwandi, alleged to have supplied the weapon used in the February courthouse shooting of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa, remains at large.
10 projects slated under “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative
The government announced ten new projects under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, including the construction of 500 modern public toilets in key tourist areas, with an allocated budget of Rs. 525 million, aiming to boost sanitation and tourism infrastructure.
SL Air Force unit completes UN rescue mission in Central Africa
On June 14, the Sri Lanka Air Force’s UN aviation unit conducted a casualty evacuation in the Central African Republic, retrieving three wounded UN personnel from Zemio using an Mi‑17 helicopter in hostile conditions. The mission was led by Wing Commander Ishan Thibbotumunuwe.
Starlink to launch satellite internet in Sri Lanka next week
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is set to begin operations in Sri Lanka next week, following regulatory approval granted in August 2024. The move is expected to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband across the country.
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