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Govt shelves plan to impeach CA President as he announces retirement

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The government is reportedly planning to bring an impeachment motion after Court of Appeal (CA) Chairman Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne submitted his pension letters to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Justice Karunaratne, who turns 63 on June 16, will step down from his duties in the CA effective February 1. 

The government now plans to appoint a senior CA judge to serve as acting CA President until his official retirement.

Meanwhile, the ceremonial sittings for newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal are scheduled for this week. 

The Supreme Court will welcome Jstices Sobhitha Rajakaruna, Menaka Wijesundera, Sampath Abayakoon, and Sampath Wijeratne on Wednesday, while Justices Sarath Dissanayake and Pradeep Hettiarachchi will be introduced at the CA on Tuesday.

The Attorney General’s Department has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over the government’s decision to overlook its nomination for the Supreme Court vacancies, signaling growing tensions within the department.

Several retirements, including those of Chief Justice Murdu Fernando and CA President Karunaratne, are expected this year, prompting ongoing discussions about judicial appointments and succession.

Source – The Sunday Times

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A few showers expected today

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A few showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (July 01), the Department of Meteorology.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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Fuel prices upped

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (June 30).

The price of Petrol 92 Octane has been increased by Rs. 12 to Rs. 305 per litre, while the price of Kerosene has been increased by Rs. 07 to Rs. 185 per litre. The price of Auto Diesel has also been increased by Rs. 15, bringing it to Rs. 289 per litre.

However, the prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel remain unchanged, according to Ceypetco.

The new fuel prices are as follows:

• Petrol Octane 92 – Rs. 305 (increased by Rs. 12)
• Auto Diesel – Rs. 289 (increased by Rs. 15)
• Kerosene – Rs. 185 (increased by Rs. 7)
• Petrol Octane 95 – Rs. 341 (not revised)
• Super Diesel – Rs. 325 (not revised)

Meanwhile, Lanka IOC has also revised retail fuel prices to match Ceypetco prices.

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Ex-minister Gamini Lokuge passes away

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Former Minister and veteran politician Gamini Lokuge has passed away today (June 30) at the age of 82.

Commencing his political career in 1960 as a member of the United National Party, his first successful national-level campaign came in 1983, when he was elected by a clear majority to represent the Kesbewa District.

He served as Minister of Tourism during the UNP-led governments in 1989 and 2002. In 2006, following personal disagreements with then UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, he crossed over to the government of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

In January 2007, Lokuge was appointed Minister of Sports and Public Recreation. He was re-elected to Parliament in both 2010 and 2015.

On 27 November 2019, he was appointed State Minister for Urban Development, and on 12 August 2020, he assumed duties as the Cabinet Minister of Transport.

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