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Ministry officials forced to sign docs by HRCSL – Kanchana

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Minister of Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara has Tweeted that officials who took part in discussion with the Human Rights Commission of SriLanka (HRCSL) have been pressurised to sign documents by two members of the HRCSL, threatening them with jail sentences.

“The officials have already consulted legal opinions on the steps to be taken against the HRC members & has submitted in writing on the events that had taken place. I have informed HE The President, yesterday morning & will inform the Constitutional council in writing,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has written to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) informing it to ensure an uninterrupted power supply during the 2022 Advanced Level Examination.

In his letter, the PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake referred to a request of the approval made by the General Manager of the CEB from the PUCSL for power interruptions today (27) and to a letter dated yesterday (26).

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Keeri Samba shortage : 40,000MT of rice to be imported

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The government has recommended to import 40,000 MT of substitute rice to address the shortage of Keeri Samba in the local market.

Following the notification by the Consumer Affairs Authority that sufficient stocks of Keeri Samba are not available, the Food Security and Cost of Living Committee, which met at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (June 25) made the above recommendation.

Accordingly, around 5,000 MT of rice will be imported through state institutions while the remaining will be imported by the private sector, the PMD said.

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Indictments filed against Rambukwella family over 43 charges

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The Commission to investigate allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed indictments under 43 charges against  former Media, Health and Environment Minister – Keheliya Rambukwella and five other members of his family.

The indictments have been filed against the following accused, the first accused Keheliya Bandara Rambukwella, the second accused Priyadarshani Epa, the third accused Chamithri Jananika Rambukwella, the fourth accused Ramalee Rambukwella, the fifth accused Amali Rambukwella and the sixth accused – Isuru Bandara Polgasdeniya.

They were previously arrested over an investigation conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and were subsequently released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

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Annual bus fare revision to be announced after fuel price revision

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The National Transport Commission (NTC) has said that the annual bus fare revision will be announced after considering the fuel price revision scheduled for July 01.

Yesterday, transport authorities decided to reduce bus fares by 2.5% with effect from July 01.

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