JANAKA RATNAYAKE TO BE REPLACED BY DOUGLAS NANAYAKKARA AS HEAD OF PUCSL

Douglas to replace Janaka?

Senior administrative officer – Mr. Douglas Nanayakkara will be recommended to the Constitutional Council to be appointed as the new chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL).

He is tipped to replace Mr. Janaka Ratnayake, who was ousted by a Parliament vote last week.At the present, Mr. Nanayakkara currently serves as a Director Board member of the PUCSL.Joining the Public Administrative Service in 1983, Mr. Nanayakkara held several leading positions before his retirement, and was appointed as the PUCSL Director Board member last July.

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Natasha remanded (Update)

Stand up comedian – Natasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport earlier today (28), has been remanded until June 07.

She was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate today by the CID.

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(Previous Update at 01:54 am May 28, 2023)

Nathasha Edirisooriya arrested at BIA

Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who made some controversial statements against Buddhism at a recent event held in Colombo, has been arrested.

The police said that she was arrested when she arrived at the Katunayake airport to leave the country.

She has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department.

BIZ

Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka clarifies recent allegations

Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. has issued a statement clarifying their position with regard to allegations raised recently.

In a Tweet, Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara has published the clarification published by the company.

He adds that he has also requested the Speaker to call the Privileges committee & take necessary disciplinary and legal steps against the false statements made.

BIZ

Weekly fuel quota up from Tuesday midnight

The national fuel pass QR system allocated fuel quotas will be increased from Tuesday midnight (30), Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara says.

“Registered Taxi 3 wheelers will receive 22 liters per week, other 3 wheelers 14 liters per week & Motor Bikes 14 liters per week. Cars will receive a quota of 40 liters per week,” he has said.