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High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the UK addresses the Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council

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High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the UK addresses the Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the UK Saroja Sirisena addressed the Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council at the Carlton Club on 12 January 2022 under the theme ‘Sri Lanka, the Commonwealth and Global Britain’.

In her speech, she emphasised the broad spectrum of relations between Sri Lanka and the UK that are bound by historical ties dating back centuries and their expansion in the context of Sri Lanka’s membership in the Commonwealth. She elaborated that the Commonwealth is a natural launch pad of the Global Britain framework of the UK Government, and that Sri Lanka could be a significant partner to the Global Britain from Asia.

Addressing the audience, the Chairman of the Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council Lord Taylor of Holbeach recognised Sri Lanka’s ability to contribute to the Global Britain framework. The concluding remarks were delivered by the Patron of the Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council Lord Ranger of Mayfair, who praised Sri Lanka’s role as a friend of the UK and an active member of the Commonwealth.

The High commissioner participated in this event on the invitation extended by the Lord Taylor of Holbeach and the Lord Ranger of Mayfair.

High Commission of Sri Lanka

London

20 January 2022

Medille Thero apologises to Justice Minister – Case into settlement

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Medille Thero apologises to Justice Minister – Case into settlement

Medille Pangnaloka Thero, the Chairman of the ‘SinhaLe’ movement, has promised not make any defamatory or insulting statement against Justice Minister Ali Sabry, as a case filed by Sabry against the Thera before the Colombo District Court was taken up yesterday (19).

The case filed by the Justice Minister against the Thera for allegedly making defamatory statements against him and publicising them via Social Media was taken up before the Colombo District Court yesterday, and the Minister had also demanded a compensation of Rs. 1500 million.

The case, however, has reached into settlement as Medille Pangnaloka Thero has apologised to the Minister.

The case was taken up before Colombo Chief District Judge Aruna Aluthge, and the lawyers appearing for both parties stated that they would agree to conclude the case as a settlement has been reached between the two parties.

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We’re suffering the consequences of looking at national security so narrowly

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We’re suffering the consequences of looking at national security so narrowly

The government that came to power in the sole promise of ensuring national security has failed in national security in every aspect, alleged Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, joining the House Adjournment Debate in Parliament today (20)

National security can be channelled both wider and narrower, the Opposition Leader pointed out, adding that the government, however, has been channelling national security very narrower then and now.

National security includes not only military security but also economic security, living standards, health, food security and the right to education, Premadasa went on, stressing that the government, on the other hand, has so far failed in all these areas.

Hearing of petitions against Yugadanavi Deal dragged in

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Hearing of petitions against Yugadanavi Deal dragged in

The hearing of petitions seeking nullification of the decision to hand over the government shares of the Kerawalapitiya Yugadanavi Power Plant to a US Company has been postponed to February 03 and 07.

The petitions were taken up in the Supreme Court today, but Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya did not appear for the hearing.

Accordingly, any consideration of the petitions will be announced in February.

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Verdict on Pujith Jayasundara over Easter Sunday Massacre on Feb. 18

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Verdict on Pujith Jayasundara over Easter Sunday Massacre on Feb. 18

The hearing of the case filed against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara on the allegation of failing to avert the Easter Sunday Massacre despite receiving intelligence was concluded today (20).

Accordingly, the verdict of the case will be declared on the 18th of next month, announcing whether the former IGP will be acquitted from the charges or the defendant’s statement will be call in, said the Trial At Bar of the Colombo High Court.

This was when the case was taken up before the Bench comprising Justices Namal Balalle, Aditya Patabendige and Mohammed Irshadeen today.

Senior Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris appearing for the complainant informed the Court that the hearing of evidence will be concluded.

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Standard not gazetted for gas, SJB confronts CAA (VIDEO)

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Standard not gazetted for gas, SJB confronts CAA (VIDEO)

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Mo Mujibur Rahuman revealed that the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has gazetted standards for gas hoses and regulators but not for gas itself.

Accordingly, the SJB MP pointed out that the CAA must immediately act on issuing a gazette in this regard, during his visit to the Authority to remind them of their powers today (20). SJB MP Nalin Bandara also accompanied Rahuman.

The MP added that the CAA has the power to seek compensation for accidents caused by gas leaks. If the CAA does not use its power in this regard, the matter will be brought to the Supreme Court, the SJB MP warned.

Person responsible for defunct Bahrain Air appointed as SriLankan Airlines CEO

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Person responsible for defunct Bahrain Air appointed as SriLankan Airlines CEO

Richard Nuttal, a person with a notorious history of defunctionalising Bahrain Air eight years ago, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the SriLankan Airlines, entitled to a remuneration of Rs. 9 million with all the facilities intact.

His appointment as the new SriLankan CEO comes in in contradiction to his original appointment as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the island nation’s airway on November 01, 2021, effective from January 01, 2022 without being subjugated to any performance appraisal whatsoever, sources disclosed.

Nuttal’s highest record in service was the shutting down of Bahrain Air, which he took over as the CEO in 2011, in 2013, making the gulf country’s once reputed air service defunct under his regime.

Read: Defunct Bahrain Air’s CEO speaks up

Nuttal’s enrolment to the decaying SriLankan Airlines’ administration has led to controversy, given his history and that the act itself being inherently contradictory to the Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Act, which prohibits the appointment of a foreign national as the CEO of the national aviation service.

Disregard the provisions of such Acts, an immediate inquiry should be held into those who put such inefficient individuals at the helm of the SriLankan Airlines, which is operating under a heavy debt burden, squandering Rs. 09 million monthly (Rs. 108 million annually) in vain.

The SriLankan Airlines’ infamous history of welcoming such squandering appointments runs back to 2019, where Joshua Bustos, a former US military personnel, was appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) during the Good Governance Government in 2019. Bustos is said to have been involved in embezzling US$ 11 million bankrupting the Afghan Airlines many years ago. Today, Bustos is nowhere to be found, nor did the SriLankan Airlines gain any profit under his regime.

Read: Parliament heats up over SriLankan Airlines CCO appointment

Disregarding the pool of qualified people in Sri Lanka for such critical roles in the Aviation Sector would be a serious problem, which could also cater to the ongoing dollar crisis in the country, further collapsing the country’s most essential services.

Despite fuel crisis, uninterrupted power supply possible from 25th: Lokuge

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Despite fuel crisis, uninterrupted power supply possible from 25th: Lokuge

The malfunctioned generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant is being repaired, said Power Minister Gamini Lokuge. Speaking to media, the Minister promised that the generator will be restored by January 25, making the uninterrupted power supply possible.

The Minister also stated that he believes that the power supply will not be interrupted after the 25th, despite the ongoing fuel crisis.

The supply of power had been suspended for nearly two hours yesterday, in the event there is a crisis leading to the provision of fuel oil for power generation triggered by the problematic situation between the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

The Subject Minister added that there will be further power outages until January 25, but every effort will be put to provide an uninterrupted power supply.

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Power supply crisis may continue further (VIDEO)

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Power supply crisis may continue further (VIDEO)

As promised, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is receiving 10,000 metric tonnes of diesel for power generation, of which about 2,000 metric tonnes has already been delivered to the Kelanitissa Power Plant, revealed Eranga Kudahewa, Committee Member of the Electrical Engineers’ Association of the CEB, speaking to the media today (20).

Nevertheless, a power outage of about one hour could occur from 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm today (20) in the event that the fuel oil supplied to the Sapugaskanda Power Plant are sufficient only for the period of 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm today, he noted.

Kudahewa went on saying that although hydropower could be used at full capacity at night, estimations have been made that there could be a shortfall of about 50 – 60 megawatts due to a fault at the Kelanitiss Plant, which could trigger an outage of about 45 minutes at night.

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The real reason behind popularizing Organic Farming is the dollar crisis – Lalkantha

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The real reason behind popularizing Organic Farming is the dollar crisis – Lalkantha

Former JVP MP K.D. Lalkantha says that the government will have to hold a general election as soon as two and a half years have passed for the current parliament. He has told the media in Kandy that the present government could not stay in power any longer as the country is facing a number of serious crises.

The former Member of Parliament also states that the Jathika Jana Balawegaya is ready to take over the country in the forthcoming general election which will be held after two and a half years.

He points out that the government is currently facing a number of crises and has failed to provide solutions to any of them. He says that instead of providing permanent solutions, plaster solutions are being offered.

He says the government had to popularize organic farming when it was unable to import chemical fertilizers due to the dollar crisis.

Government leaders say that the suspension of chemical fertilizers was due to the love of the people and for their kidneys, but the real reason is the dollar crisis, says Lalkantha. He points out that the import of fuel has also gone into crisis and that the ships carrying the fuel have been anchored in the seas around Sri Lanka until the dollars are paid.

He says that the present regime has failed to solve any of these problems and that the people are ready to send home rulers who cannot solve the country’s crises and look for new alternatives.

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