LycaMobile owner – Subaskaran Allirajah is to visit Sri Lanka next week, ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ learns.
It is learnt that he is to hold discussions with President Ranil Wickremesinghe over Pettigo Comercio International LDA c/o NDB Investment Bank Ltd. not being among the shortlisted companies that had bid for the divestiture of Sri Lanka Telecom.
Pettigo Comercio International LDA c/o NDB Investment Bank Ltd is a part of Lycamobile Group of companies. Gortune International Investment Holding Ltd c/o Capital Alliance Limited and Jio Platforms Ltd were recently announced as the shortlisted companies.
Attempt to purchase a political party?
Meanwhile, it is also reported that Mr. Allirajah had attempted to purchase the Arunalu People’s Alliance, which is registered with the Elections Secretariat as a recognised political party and bears the sign of a water tap.
Upon contacting the leader of the Arunalu People’s Alliance – Dr. K.R. Krishan, he said that discussions were held with Mr. Allirajah for collaborations.
He also said that former minister – Dayasiri Jayasekera had also been approached to form an alliance while discussions with several leftist parties were also held.
However, it is reported that the political aspirations of Mr. Allirajah have faced a temporary setback due to pressures by a powerful political figure in the government.
Meanwhile, it is said that Mr. Allirajah’s close aide, actress and producer – Janaki Wijeratne had recently visited the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya.
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:
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.
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.
