Former Minister Johnston Fernando was further remanded until tomorrow by Kurunegala Magistrate today over charges of alleged misappropriation of state funds during his tenure as Minister in last regime. Along with him, two other suspects were also remanded until case is concluded in special High Court at Bar.
He was arrested by police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) on May 5 after his statement on complaints of financial fraud at Lak Sathosa. Fernando had allegedly taken goods from Lak Sathosa without making payments.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy project, the ‘Rvidanavi’ Solar Power Park project was launched in Siyambalanduwa today by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
Leave Comments