MP Thalatha Athukorala has requested that SSP Shani Abeysekara, a former director of the CID not be subject to political harassment. In a statement, Thalatha Athukorala stressed that the government should immediately stop the malicious manhunt against Abeysekera and all other political prisoners. Thalatha Athukorala recalled that the imprisonment of SSP Shani [6/14/2021] …
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to immediately reduce the prices of fuel. In a statement on Monday (14), Sajith Premadasa noted that hours after the General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna released a hilarious statement on the increase of fuel prices, the President’s Media Division also [6/14/2021] …
The President’s Media Division on Sunday (13) said that the Government has taken steps to implement a number of proposals to change the pattern of consumption based on imported fuels. The President’s Media Division said that completely stopping the importation of new vehicles powered with fuel is among these proposals. According to [6/14/2021] …
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Wildlife has decided to explore legal options with regard to seeking compensation over dead marine life that is washing up on Sri Lankan shores due to the effects of the sinking X-Press Pearl container ship. The Secretary of the Ministry of Wildlife Somarathna Vidanapathirana speaking to News 1st [6/14/2021] …
Sri Lanka will not be depending on the damage assessment being prepared by ITOPF and OSL with regard to the X-Press Pearl disaster, said Justice Minister Ali Sabry PC on Monday (14). Speaking to reporters following a meeting with relevant stakeholders to secure compensation, the Justice Minister said Sri Lanka already made [6/14/2021] …
Rear Admiral Upul De Silva assumed duties as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force at the Volunteer Naval Force Headquarters on Monday (14th June 2021). Subsequent to the assumption of duties, he also called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters. The incoming Commandant Volunteer Naval Force was warmly [6/14/2021] …
The Colombo Chief Magistrate on Monday (14) ordered to release the captain of the X-Press Pearl container ship on a personal bond of Rs. 02 million. [6/14/2021] …
08 constituent parties of the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have condemned the attempts being made to blame the Energy Minister for the fuel price hike. In a joint statement, these constituent parties said the decision to increase fuel prices in the country was made by the Cabinet Sub-Committee on the [6/14/2021] …
Sri Lanka’s Ports & Shipping Minister has assured that the X-Press Pearl wreck has not obstructed the shipping lanes leading to the Colombo Harbour. The wreck poses no threat to the outer harbour as well, said Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena on Monday (14). This was an unexpected incident and the information we received [6/14/2021] …
The Criminal Investigations Department arrested the captain of the X-Press Pearl container ship on Monday (14). He is to be produced at the Colombo High Court Number 01 as the admiralty powers and the jurisdiction is vested with the Colombo High Court Number 01, said Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana. [6/14/2021] …
