COLOMBO (News 1st) – V.K. Anura assumed duties today as the Municipal Commissioner of Colombo

Anura who was earlier interdicted from his position was reinstated on Monday (Aug 6th)

He assumed duties following the hoisting of the national flag at the Colombo Municipal Council.

Governor of the Western Province Hemakumara Nanayakkara stated that Anura has been reinstated to the position subject to certain conditions, in order to ensure that investigations linked to him are not affected.

Accordingly, Acting Municipal Commissioner Lalith Wickremarathne will return to functioning as the Deputy Municipal Commissioner of Colombo.

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