The owners of oil tanker MT New Diamond have informed the Attorney General of their agreement to settle the entire interim claim of Rs 340 million submitted by Government stakeholders.
AG's Coordinating Officer, State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne stated that the the AG has submitted a further claim of Rs 100 million to the owners of the vessel over services rendered to the tanker up to today.
Meanwhile, a panel of scientists apppointed by the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) have submitted their interim report to the owners of the vessel. Ms Jayaratne stated that the AG will submit a final claim regarding the environment damage caused by the oil leak from the stricken tanker once the final report is submitted.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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