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Berlin Global Dialogue commences with President’s opening remarks

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The ‘Berlin Global Dialogue’, a high-level global initiative to find solutions to current geopolitical and economic challenges, is scheduled to commence today (28).

President Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Germany early yesterday morning to participate in the conference.

The President’s Media Division (PMD) said that this conference will be held today and tomorrow in Berlin, Germany, with the participation of Heads of State from many countries.

President Wickremesinghe is scheduled to deliver the opening remarks of the Leaders Dialogue session, the inaugural event of the Berlin Global Dialogue.

During his visit to Germany, the President is scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, key ministers, members of the German Parliament and representatives from the Association of German Chambers of Commerce & Industry (DHIK).

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Designated driver wasn’t at wheel during Dunhida bus crash

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Investigations into the tragic bus accident in the Dunhida area, along the Badulla–Mahiyanganaya main road, have revealed that the designated driver wasn’t at the wheel at the time of the crash.

According to the Police, the person at the wheel had initially volunteered to move the bus parked near the Muthiyangana Temple in the absence of the actual driver. 

When the official driver later arrived, he had allowed this individual to continue driving the bus.

Police also say that the individual at the wheel also possesses a valid driving license.

The accident, which occurred on June 21, had claimed the lives of 03 persons and injured 31 others.

The bus was reportedly transporting a group from Thambuttegama, Anuradhapura, on a pilgrimage to Kumbalwela.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Deshabandu to testify before investigative committee today

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Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon is scheduled to testify before the committee appointed to inquire into allegations of misconduct and gross abuse of power of his office today (June 23).

The committee, tasked with probing these allegations, is set to convene today at 9.30 a.m. at the Parliament complex.

The committee will continue hearings from today until Wednesday (June 25) during which 15 witnesses from the IGP’s side are expected to testify. The committee will then meet again on Thursday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. to continue proceedings.

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Parliament to allocate rest area for MPs’ drivers

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The Parliamentary House Committee has discussed the need to provide a temporary resting area for drivers of Parliamentarians during parliamentary sittings.

Parliamentary sources stated that arrangements will be made to allocate a suitable location for this purpose in the future.

(Source: Lankadeepa)

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