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CPC Chairman states Cashew story is misleading (Update)

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7 months ago

December 18, 2024

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Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation – D.J.S.D.S. Rajakaruna has issued a statement which states that a news article originally published in the ‘Aruna’ newspaper contains misleading facts.

The news in question quotes convener of the United Trade Union Alliance – Mr. Ananda Palitha as to saying that the Director Board of the CPC has been squandering taxpayer money on cashews to munch on during Board meetings.

In a statement addressed to the DG of the Government Information Department, the CPC Chairman states that the report in question is detrimental to the reputation of himself and the CPC.

Noting that the legal action will be sought against responsible parties, the CPC Chairman also says that a complaint will also be lodged with the CID with regard to certain details.

The news in question was also published on ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ quoting the ‘Aruna’ newspaper, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

The complete statement of the CPC Chairman is as follows :

(Previous News published at 10:22am on Dec. 18, 2024)

Ananda Palitha drops bomb on Cashew munching CPC officials

Convener of the United Trade Union Alliance – Mr. Ananda Palitha has alleged that the Director Board of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has been squandering taxpayer money on cashews to munch on during Board meetings.

He pointed out that although the ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe was criticized for eating cashews, current government officials are doing the same.

He said that according to a bill (No.13172) issued by the Cashew Corporation in Rajagiriya, cashews worth Rs. 13,000 have been purchased with more purchased from a supermarket.

Mr. Palitha also alleged that the present Chairman of the CPC is misleading the public and disseminating lies while obtaining a six figure salary as well as allowances for attending Board meetings.

He also warned of a possible fuel shortage in the future as well despite government assurances that such a thing will not happen.

(Source : Aruna)

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CoI on Deshabandu concludes examining evidence by both parties

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4 hours ago

July 2, 2025

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The examination of evidence by both the Respondent and the Prosecution before the Committee of Inquiry concluded.

The Committee recommends that both parties submit their written submissions to the Committee of Inquiry before 3:30 p.m. on the 8th of July.

Examining evidence before the Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on IGP T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power, concluded yesterday (July 01), with the presentation of evidence by both the Respondent, representing Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon and the Prosecution.

The Committee of Inquiry, chaired by Supreme Court Judge P.P. Surasena and comprising Justice W.M.N.P. Iddawala and E.W.M. Lalith Ekanayake, Chairman, National Police Commission, convened today, during which, testimonies were obtained from two additional witnesses by the Prosecution.

These two witnesses had been overseas on official duty. Thus, in accordance with the prior agreement between the two parties, reached to obtain the evidence post June 26, held before the Committee of Inquiry with the participation of Additional Solicitor General (President’s Counsel) Dileepa Peiris and

Deputy Solicitor General Rajitha Perera, representing the Attorney General’s Department, and R.S. Weerawickrama Attorney-at-Law, appearing on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, it was decided to record the statements of these two witnesses today.Furthermore, both the Prosecution in representation of the Attorney General’s Department and the Respondent Inspector General of Police agreed to submit their respective written submissions to the Committee of Inquiry before 3:30 p.m. on July 08, 2025.

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Govt to present 2026 Appropriation Bill in October

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7 hours ago

July 2, 2025

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Cabinet approval has been granted to a proposal presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Minister of Finance , Planning and Economic Development to present the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 to Parliament in October 2025.

Approval has also been granted to present the Budget speech in November 2025 and to hold the third reading and budget debate during November and December.