- Last Update 2026-04-03 17:05:00
Prime Minister's Secretary before Presidential Commission tomorrow
Prime Minister's Secretary Saman Ekanayake has been asked to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing state sector corruption tomorrow (Oct 22).
He is due to give evidence over a complaint filed against the storage of paddy at the Mattala International Airport.
Former Paddy Marketing Board Chairman M. Bandara who gave evidence last week, told the Commission that 4000 metric tonnes of paddy had been stored at the Mattala Airport upon receiving cabinet approval.
He alleged that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe through a telephone call, had advised him to carry out the process.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- March 26, 2026 - 438 - 0
50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
- April 2, 2026 - 180 - 0
Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
- March 27, 2026 - 151 - 0
Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
Related Articles
Top stories of the day
- 03/04/2026 - 99 - 0
Top stories of the day
- 02/04/2026 - 113 - 0
Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
- 02/04/2026 - 180 - 0
Leave Comments