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Fmr. Speaker Yapa calls for audit of fuel expenses

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2 weeks ago

March 3, 2025

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Former Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has requested an audit of his fuel expenses during his tenure, following a report presented to Parliament by Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake.

The report detailed vehicle and fuel usage by various officials, including former Speakers, and claimed that Abeywardena incurred Rs 3.34 million in fuel expenses over nine months using nine vehicles.

In a statement, Abeywardena refuted the figures, clarifying that he was allocated only three vehicles as Speaker, with the remaining vehicles assigned to his staff, including security personnel.

He emphasized that the reported fuel costs may not reflect reality and called for an audit to verify the accuracy of the claims.

“Since Parliament maintains records of all allocated vehicles and fuel usage, I request an audit to verify the accuracy of the claims made by the Leader of the House,” Abeywardena stated.

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Boossa Prison jailor remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

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3 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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A Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who had brought underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to court on the day he was killed inside the Hulftsdorp court premises, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Subsequently, he has been ordered to be remanded until March 21, after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.

Presenting the suspect to the court, the Colombo Crimes Division officials have stated that the murdered suspect, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, had been brought to court by the arrested Jailer on the day of the assassination.

Police informed the court that investigations are underway to determine whether the crime was committed due to the Jailor’s dereliction of duty.

Police also pointed out to the court that investigations have revealed that the suspected prison officer had not taken any steps to arrest the individual who shot at “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” within the court premises and fled.

During the trial, police also requested permission to obtain a record of the suspect’s mobile phone calls for further investigations.

The court granted permission for the requests and ordered the suspect to be remanded until March 21.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)