UPDATE : Former SriLankan Chief to appear before Presidential Commission

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Update: Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ajith Dias has been asked to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing state sector corruption on October 16.

He is due to give evidence over a complaint concerning the storage of paddy at the Mattala Airport.

The Prime Minister's senior adviser Charitha Ratwatte, and Minister Daya Gamage, too have been asked to appear before the PCoI to give evidence on the same date.

Ranil asked to appear before Presidential Commission on Oct 18

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been asked to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing state sector corruption on October 18.

He is due to give evidence over a complaint concerning the storage of paddy at the Mattala Airport.

(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)