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Discussion between PM Wickremesinghe and US State Secretary Blinken

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Discussion between PM Wickremesinghe and US State Secretary Blinken

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had a telephone conversation with the Secretary of State of the United States of America Anthony Blinken this evening (2022.06.13).

The Prime Minister explained the current status of the ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund.

He added that Sri Lanka is looking to work closely with the United States and further strengthen ties between the two nations.

Anthony Blinken agreed to support Sri Lanka and to promote investment in Sri Lanka after the conclusion of the IMF talks.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has requested US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to extend his greetings to US President Joe Biden.

Prime Minister’s Media Division
13th June 2022

Two fuel stations to be opened for private buses

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Two fuel stations to be opened for private buses

The Ministry of Transport has decided to open two fuel stations from June 15 for private buses to obtain fuel.

Speaking to the briefing held in the Department of Government Information today (13), Minister Bandula Gunawardena said that these two fuel stations will be opened in Bastian Road, Colombo and Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center.

The move is being made to minimise the current fuel crisis in the country, the Minister went on, adding that the Ministry of Transport is putting efforts to continue the essential services in the country by supplying the existing fuel stocks among the people.

Alternate options are also being channelled to solve the crisis, he added.

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Dhammika Perera to enter Parliament on June 21

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Dhammika Perera to enter Parliament on June 21

Renowned businessman Dhammika Perera who was appointed as a National List MP of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is to be sworn in in Parliament on June 21, sources said.

Nevertheless, Perera is believed to be sworn in as a Minister prior to his arrival in Parliament as his parliament membership has already been gazetted, according to sources.

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Nalinda Ilangakoon appointed as new CEB Chairman

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Nalinda Ilangakoon appointed as new CEB Chairman

Nalinda Ilangakoon has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Ilangakoon previously served as the Vice Chairman of the CEB.

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New Chairman appointed to GMOA ending 12-year Padeniya era

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New Chairman appointed to GMOA ending 12-year Padeniya era

Specialist Dr. Darshana Sirisena has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA).

Dr. Haritha Aluthge serves as the new Secretary.

Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya who served as the Union Chairman for twelve years did not appear for the election for office bearers.

During the last few years of the Union under Padeniya’s navigation the GMOA had almost acted like a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna-led trade union, submitting itself to the displeasure of the people. Padeniya was one of the horsemen that convinced the President to impose a chemical fertiliser ban, driving the country directly into the wrath of the food apocalypse.

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Nande’s Golf mania knows no boundaries

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Nande’s Golf mania knows no boundaries

It is well known that Nandalal is a golf addict and loves to have press conferences. He loves to see his face on the TV and move around with bodyguards. They even carry his golf sticks. His performance so far has been mixed. His decisions so far have not helped to ease the burden on the public. Especially after the sovereign USD loans were defaulted, the credibility of the country has been severely dented. Foreign direct investments and forex loans have virtually grounded to a halt. The country has lost access to international capital markets.

Local Banks find it almost impossible to open letters of credit and carry out forex transactions. Forex funding of local banks have been curtailed by international banks. Forex-funded infrastructure projects have stopped. International creditors and bond holders are reportedly getting ready to file legal action to recover their dues. After his decision to increase interest rates by 100%. Thousands of small and medium sized entrepreneurs are facing the risk of collapse. Hundreds of thousands of livelihoods are in jeopardy. Inflation is escalating to unbearable levels. Interest rates have risen sharply. Issue of Treasury Bills to the Central Bank (money printing) has increased significantly though he said he will stop it. The LKR is losing value.

Though he claims he will bring it down to 300, the Government’s rupee payments, including salary and pension payments are now becoming a challenge, more than ever before. Food, fuel, medicine, gas, and electricity shortages are occurring very frequently, with no solution in sight. General living conditions are being threatened or interrupted, with signs of the economic situation getting much worse. President Gotabaya thinks his Governor is doing a great job. He spins stories that Gotabaya likes to hear according to CBSL sources. Nande instead of preaching at golf clubs to the affluent must focus on the job at hand and raise the required USD the country needs. So far he has failed on that front. That is what the public wants. No one is interested in his public utterances anymore. Gotabaya’s ignorance is only helping our golf Nande to thrive and to bury the economy .

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Dr. Shafi receives pay arrears, donates them to purchase essential medicines

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Dr. Shafi receives pay arrears, donates them to purchase essential medicines

Dr. Shafi Sahabdeen of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital has decided to donate his arrears wages for the purchase of essential medicines at hospitals, following the overdue received by the Health Ministry.

Shafi, who was falsely accused of performing sterilising procedures on 4000 Sinhalese Buddhist women, had lodged a complaint with the Appeal Court and the Court ordered that his overdue be repaid before July 10, 2022.

Accordingly, the medical officer has received Rs. 2,675,816.48 as wages, which he has decided to donate for the purchase of essential medicines.

The series of events surrounding Shafi this year, accordingly, ends a racist chapter opened by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) for narrow political benefits.

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CEB Chairman resigns after dispute on controversial CoPE disclosure

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CEB Chairman resigns after dispute on controversial CoPE disclosure

M.C. Ferdinando has reportedly resigned from his post as the Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board.

Speaking recently to the Committee on Public Enterprises (CoPE) Ferdinando had alleged that the proposed Wind Power Plant project was being handed over to the Indian company ADANI without calling in for procurement due to the pressure exerted on him by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa based on what he described as an influence by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ex-CEB Chairman had later withdrawn his comment, apologising for his actions.

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New Chairpersons appointed to ITN and SLRC

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New Chairpersons appointed to ITN and SLRC

Asanka Priyanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (Jathika Rupavahini) and Ganaka Amarasinghe has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Independent Television Network (ITN).

Meanwhile, Hudson Samarasinghe has been reappointed as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC).

Below are the board of directors responding to each state-run media agencies.

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Muditha Peiris appointed as new LITRO Chief. Assuming of duties on Wednesday

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Muditha Peiris appointed as new LITRO Chief. Assuming of duties on Wednesday

Muditha Peiris has been appointed as the new Chairman of the LITRO Gas Company.

Accordingly, Peiris is set to assume duties as the state-run gas company’s new chairman on Wednesday (15).

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Entire workers’ pool at LITRO wants Muditha Peiris back!
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