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Keheliya not paid rent in 04 months!

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2 weeks ago

June 20, 2024

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The Central Provincial Chief Minister’s Office has reported that it is still awaiting a response from former minister Keheliya Rambukwella regarding the deduction of rent from his salary for the official residence he occupies.

Despite a letter sent 19 days ago requesting permission to deduct the amount due, there has been no reply from Rambukwella.

Following the destruction of his home during recent unrest, Rambukwella was temporarily housed in the official residence of the Central Provincial Chief Minister on Malabar Street, Kandy. This arrangement was based on an agreement to deduct 10% of his monthly salary as rent.

While Rambukwella served as Minister of Health and Minister of Environment, the payments were made to the Central Provincial Council through the respective ministry secretaries. However, these payments ceased after his imprisonment in February. As a result, the Central Provincial Chief Ministry has made a written request to the parliamentary secretary to resume the deductions.

The parliamentary secretary has responded, stating that he has the authority to collect payments from MPs for residences located in Madiwala, but lacks the authority for houses outside this area. He further indicated that if Rambukwella consents in writing, the deductions could be resumed.

The Chief Ministry has sent a letter to Rambukwella, currently in remand prison, seeking his consent to deduct 10% of his salary. As of now, no response has been received, according to a spokesperson for the Chief Ministry. The situation remains unresolved as the office continues to seek a solution to collect the due payments.

(asianmirror.lk)

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Fuel prices reduced from tonight

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2 hours ago

June 30, 2024

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reduced its fuel prices with effect from tonight.

Accordingly, a litre of Lanka Petrol 92 Octane Euro 4 (Rs. 355) has been reduce by Rs. 11, and its new retail price will be Rs. 344

A litre of Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 (Rs. 420) has been reduce by Rs. 41, and its new retail price will be Rs. 379.

A litre of Lanka Auto Diesel (Rs.377) has been reduce by Rs.22, and its new retail price will be Rs.355.

However, there is no price change for a litre of Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 (Rs. 317) and a litre of Lanka Kerosene (Rs. 202).

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Speaker to present JSC response to Justice Minister’s statement in Parliament

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2 hours ago

June 30, 2024

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In a letter to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has responded to the recent statement made by Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, against the judiciary.

The JSC said it has a conducted an observation into the Minister’s statement.

The documents tabled by the Justice Minister during his parliamentary speech have been forwarded by the Justice Ministry to the JSC.

The JSA observations have been communicated in a letter signed by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya in his capacity as the President of the JSC and JSC members Justice Vijith Malalgoda and Justice Gamini Amarasekara.

The speaker confirmed this to News 1st today and said he had recieved the observation by the JSC.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said it would be tabled in Parliament on July 9.

In a statement on June 24, the Judicial Service Association said that it observed a specific effort to discredit impartial judges, is unfolding in parts.

The Judicial Service Association points out that one of the steps in the discrediting effort is to create ideologies that will cause personal discredit to the judges who have taken important decisions for the well-being of the judicial system after they are transferred.

The Judicial Service Association serves as the premier professional organization for District Judges and Magistrates in Sri Lanka.

(newsfirst.lk)
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