Archives for February 28, 2018

Several members of the Committee On Public Enterprises (COPE) including its Chairman Sunil Handunneththi and the National Organizer of the JVP Bimal Rathnayaka are in London to participate in a special workshop organized by British parliament for members of COPE.
During the three day workshop in British Parliament, Mr Bimal Rathnayaka participated in a seminar in Stockholm in Sweden organized by the JVP. A large number of Sri Lankans irrespective of their political leanings participated.
Mr Bimal Rathnayaka also had a special discussion with the President of the Communist Party of Sweden.
Both Mr Bimal Rathnayaka and Mr Sunil Handunneththi also participated in a well-attended seminar organized by the JVP Committee in Britain. They have had a special discussion with the Communist Party of Britain.
Several discussions and seminars also have been organized in Birmingham, Bolton, Liverpool, Brighton and in Harrow in London.

Former Minister of Finance of the ‘yahapalana’ government Ravi Karunanayaka has been questioned by the officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption for about four hours yesterday (27th).
Mr. Ravi Karunanayaka arrived at the Commission at 9.30 a.m. and left at about 1.30 p.m..
The President referred the report of the Presidential Commission that investigated the bond issue of the Central Bank to the Bribery Commission and Mr. Ravi Karunanayaka was questioned based on details found in the report say sources.
After the questioning Mr. Karunanayaka has left the Commission without facing the media.