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CPC Chairman states Cashew story is misleading (Update)
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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