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CPC paid over $17mn. as demurrage costs in the last 2 years!

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) had been compelled to pay USD 170,873,816 as demurrage costs in the last 02 years for oil shipments obtained out of procurement process and under emergency purchases.

A state audit has revealed that the CPC has paid USD 1,651,470 in 2021 and USD 169,222,346 in 2022 as demurrage costs.

The cost has risen by 924 per cent in 2022, compared with the previous year.

In addition to demurrage costs, a large sum has been footed as premiums, reports add.

Meanwhile, CPC officials were summoned to a COPE meeting last week. During the meeting, it was revealed that while there are no demurrage costs in 2023,  such costs which took place in 2021 and 2022 still exist.

Also, the Auditor General had mentioned that a special audit investigation has been initiated in this regard and the report will be prepared and completed within a month. The Auditor General pointed out that the matter can be discussed at length after the report is compiled.

During the meeting, it was also discussed whether steps have been taken to recover  USD 21 million that should be collected due to the non-delivery of crude oil as agreed with suppliers.

(Source : Divaina)

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

  • Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
  • Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
  • Kaduwela
  • Battaramulla
  • Kolonnawa
  • Kotikawatta
  • Mulleriyawa
  • IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
  • Maharagama
  • Dehiwala
  • Mount Lavinia
  • Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.

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