Retired Supreme Court Judge Pradeep Jayathilaka, will head a three-member committee that will examine allege irregularities that took place in providing financial assistance to the religious places for various activities by the Central Cultural Fund during the period from 2017 to 2020.
The decision to appoint the committee was made at the 223rd Governing Council meeting of the Central Cultural Fund held on 17-05-2025.
Cabinet approval was given to appoint the Committee this week.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa served as Minister of Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs from 2028-2019 during which period a program was carried out to grant financial assistance to religious places of worship.
Former President Ranil Wickremesighe was remanded till August 26 by Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura a short while ago.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the CID this afternoon in connection with the misuse of public funds.
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