Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has been asked to appear before the presidential commission probing state sector corruption today (Sept 11) for allegedly intimidating a witness who gave evidence in a case concerning him.
I.M.K.B. Illangasinghe, a Director at the Education Ministry had complained that he had been subjected to an inquiry after testifying over a case involving the printing of text books with colour photographs of the minister, a Commission Spokesman said.
During a commission hearing, Mr. Ilangasinghe had pointed out that colour photographs of the minister had been printed on text books upon his instructions and had caused a massive expenditure to the ministry.
However, the Minister had refuted such claims after being summoned before the police unit of the presidential commission.
Mr. Kariyawasam had been expected to give evidence before the Commission on September 02, but had failed to do so citing personal reasons.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution that a referendum would be required to extend the Presidential and Parliamentary term beyond five years.
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