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Garlic scam: CID asked why instructions ignored
Public Security Minister Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera has directed IGP C.D. Wickremaratne to probe why the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had sought to question journalists, including editors of The Island, Divaina and Lankadeepa over news reports and editorial comments on the garlic scam at the Lanka Sathosa Limited, ignoring specific instructions issued against the move. The CID wanted to question journalists following a complaint lodged by Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena
Weerasekera also ordered that the ongoing investigation into the Sathosa racket handled by the Peliyagoda Special Investigation Unit, be transferred to the CID for a wider investigation.
Former Executive Director of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Thushan Gunawardena, who caused a furore by exposing the top management at the LSL, has offered to assist the CID to bring the investigations into a successful conclusion. (SF)
The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today. (09 May 25)
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.
The 80.65m long ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ is a Hydrographic Vessel commanded by Commander BERTHEAU Dimitri and she is manned by 58 crew members.
Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer and a group of crew members of the ship are scheduled to call on senior officers of the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) to discuss key hydrographic matters of bilateral importance.
During the stay in the island, crew members of the ship will explore some tourist attractions within the country and the ship is scheduled to set sail from Colombo on 13 May.
It has been reported that two Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter gunners and four Special Forces personnel have been pronounced dead after a SLAF Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this (09) morning.
There were a total of 12 armed forces personnel on board the ill-fated aircraft.
It has been reported that a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 Helicopter has crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning.
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