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Buddhist and Pali University suspends lecturer Sumanasara Thera!

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5 months ago

December 23, 2022

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The Buddhist and Pali University has suspended its temporary lecturer Ethkandure Sumanasara Thera until the completion of formal disciplinary investigations into his alleged misconduct.

Dereliction of duty, misconduct, bringing dishonour to the university, indecent behavior, abusing the power of the position to travel abroad are among the charges levelled against the Thera.

Among the allegations is the accusation of bringing dishonour to the university as Sumanasara Thera has been named as a co-defendant in a divorce case filed under 3063 D in the Kaduwela District Court.

Accordingly, university sources say that disciplinary investigations are being carried out in relation to eleven allegations.

Sumanasara Thera also contributes to a television programme titled “a successful family life” where he gives advice to the people.

Alleging that Lecturer Thera is having an affair with his wife, a Dayaka Sabha member of his temple has filed a lawsuit to divorce his wife demanding compensation of 250 million rupees from the Thera.

The plaintiff has submitted video evidence to the court showing how the Thera had kept his wife at two houses.

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Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka clarifies recent allegations

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1 hour ago

May 28, 2023

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Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. has issued a statement clarifying their position with regard to allegations raised recently.

In a Tweet, Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara has published the clarification published by the company.

He adds that he has also requested the Speaker to call the Privileges committee & take necessary disciplinary and legal steps against the false statements made.

Sinopec has issued a statement clarifying their position with regard to the allegations & assumptions made in Parliament & other statements published in the media with regards to the local agents for Fuel Station Operations in Sri Lanka. I have also requested the Hon Speaker to… pic.twitter.com/8XRMXvrnUq
— Kanchana Wijesekera (@kanchana_wij) May 28, 2023

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Weekly fuel quota up from Tuesday midnight

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2 hours ago

May 28, 2023

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The national fuel pass QR system allocated fuel quotas will be increased from Tuesday midnight (30), Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara says.

“Registered Taxi 3 wheelers will receive 22 liters per week, other 3 wheelers 14 liters per week & Motor Bikes 14 liters per week. Cars will receive a quota of 40 liters per week,” he has said.