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PM’s visit to Tirupathi: CIABOC initiates inquiry

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5 years ago

2022/02/9

Indian official welcoming PM Rajapaksa. The priave jet is seen in the background.

Journalist Tharindu Uduwegedara yesterday (08) said that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) had informed him that an inquiry had got underway into his complaint against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa flying to Tirupathi, with some members of his family, in a private jet, Embraer Legacy 600.

Uduwegedara said that CIABOC Secretary Apsara Caldera, in a letter dated February 2, 2022, had notified him of the Commission decision to launch an investigation into the complaint. According to the scribe the CIABOC responded to his complaint, lodged online on Dec 31 last year.

On December 23, 2021, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa left for Tirupathi, India, on a two-day personal visit, aboard a private jet.

The Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, said that a friend of the Prime Minister gave him that aircraft, free of charge, for his trip to Tirupathi. However, his Media spokesperson, Rohan Weliwita, said that their own funds were spent on hiring the jet, whereas an SLPP lawmaker Milan Jayatilleke said that an influential Indian businessman sent his private jet for Premier Rajapaksa’s use (SF)

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Petrol to cost less from midnight today (30)

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1 hour ago

2026/08/30

Priyan

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has announced a reduction in the prices of Petrol 92 and Petrol 95, effective from midnight today (30).

The price of Petrol 92 has been reduced by Rs. 15 per litre, from Rs. 414 to Rs. 399 while the price of Petrol 95 Octane has been reduced by Rs. 20 per litre, from Rs. 495 to Rs. 475

There will be no change in the prices of diesel, Super Diesel and kerosene under the latest revision.

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“Rathuwewi Mihimadala” Book Launched with the Participation of the Prime Minister

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6 hours ago

2026/08/30

Priyan

The book “Rathuwewi Mihimadala”, written based on the life story of Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Leader of the Democratic Left Front, was launched on Friday [August 28] at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Speaking to the media afterwards about Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:

“Vasudeva Nanayakkara is a prominent figure in Sri Lankan politics, particularly within the left-wing political movement. There were several influential figures within the left movement, and that left-wing influence also contributed to bringing the country to where it is today. Politically, there were areas where we agreed and areas where we did not. However, I have great respect for the contribution made by Vasudeva Nanayakkara to left-wing politics. When I entered Parliament in 2020, Vasudeva Nanayakkara was also in Parliament. We sat in the same row, and we spoke about many important as well as interesting moments in his political career. I believe some of these experiences have also been included in this book.”

The event was attended by members of the Maha Sangha, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara, former President Maithripala Sirisena, former Speakers Karu Jayasuriya and Chamal Rajapaksa, as well as party members, family members and friends.

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Sun directly overhead Mannar, Periyamadu, Puliyankulam, Welioya and Pulmoddai about 12.11 noon today (30)

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16 hours ago

2026/08/30

Priyan

The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 28th of August to 07th of September due to its apparent southward relative motion.

The nearest places of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (30) are Mannar, Periyamadu, Puliyankulam, Welioya and
Pulmoddai about 12.11 noon.