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SJB asks why crucial evidence denied to state prosecutor
… alleges cover-up
Samagi Jana Balavegaya heavyweight Lakshman Kiriella, MP, yesterday told The Island that the Attorney General shouldn’t be denied access to any information pertaining to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) report on the Easter carnage, as he was the chief law officer of the state.
The former minister was responding to the AG’s department announcement that 22 volumes wouldn’t be released to it due to national security reasons.
Lawmaker Kiriella said that the refusal to hand over 22 of 87 volumes received from the PCoI had exposed the incumbent government. The former UNPer pointed out that the government went to the extent of denying the AG’s Department perhaps the most crucial information relating to the Easter Sunday carnage.
Responding to another query, the MP alleged that the government was planning a cover-up. As the AG had been denied the relevant volumes, the parliament, too, was certain to be deprived of the opportunity to examine them, the MP said, adding that the Opposition would fight for the disclosure of hidden volumes
Kiriella questioned the rationale in the person tasked with prosecuting perpetrators of the heinous crime denied vital evidence. “If the AG was deprived of such crucial information, who can use evidence gathered by the P CoI.” (SF)
The National People’s Power (NPP) polled 2,260 votes (46.18%) to secure 9 of the 19 seats in the Tangalla Urban Council at todays. Local Authorities Election.
THe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJ) polled 1,397 votes to secure five seats while the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) polled 795 votes to secure 3 seats.
The United National Party (UNP) and the Sarvajana Balaya secure one seat each.
Voting commenced at 7.00am to elect members to 339 local councils in the island.
Voting is being held at 13,579 polling centers and will end at 4.00 p.m.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong warmly welcomed President Anura Kumara Disanayake during an official ceremony held in Hanoi on Monday (05) morning
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial welcome with full military honours upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace of Vietnam. He also took part in the inspection of the Tri-Forces Guard of Honour and the playing of the national anthems of Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The two leaders then introduced members of their respective delegations before proceeding for bilateral discussions during which both nation assessed their progress, explored avenues for future collaboration and signed Memoranda of Understanding.
Vietnam and Sri Lanka have upheld robust and enduring ties since they established diplomatic relations in 1970. and this visit aims to strengthen political trust and foster effective collaboration across multiple sectors between the two nations.
Sri Lanka and Vietnam engage in annual bilateral trade, primarily in exports, totalling around US$200 million. Both nations aspire to elevate this trade to US$1 billion in the near future.
President Dissanayake’s visit highlights Sri Lanka’s deep commitment to its longstanding friendship with Vietnam and demonstrates a mutual resolve to enhance collaboration in traditional sectors while exploring new opportunities in digital transformation, the digital economy, energy transition, artificial intelligence and connectivity.
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