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Patali Champika says he will not appear before Coal Inquiry Commission
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, joined by a group of opposition parliamentarians, declared they will not testify before the Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry into substandard coal imports. Ranawaka said the JVP’s media Unit under Anura Kumara Dissanayake had shared images of opposition MPs, including S.M. Marikkar, Ajith P. Perera, D. V. Chanaka, and himself on social media, urging them to provide evidence. Addressing a media briefing held on Tuesday (12), Ranawaka insisted, however, that they had “no reason to appear before that commission.” “We will not appear before this commission, which is overseen by Tilvin Silva, a person not voted for by the people or a public representative,” Ranawaka said, adding that the Commission already possesses sufficient documentation. (Newswire) 2026-05-13
Summon Tilvin before coal commission and punish him - Champika
A total of 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium-scale reservoirs managed by the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island. The Director (Water Management Engineer) – H.M.P.S.D. Herath said the situation was reported as of 6.00 a.m. today (May 13). According to the department, reservoirs currently spilling include Rajanganaya Reservoir in the Anuradhapura District, Ambewela Reservoir in the Badulla District, and the Mau Ara, Lunugamvehera, Thissa Wewa, Weerawila Yoda Wewa, and Weheragala reservoirs in the Hambantota District. In the Kurunegala District, the Abakola Wewa, Usgala Siyambalagamuwa, Magalla, and Deduru Oya reservoirs are also spilling, while the Nalanda and Wemedilla reservoirs in the Kandy District, Alikota Ara Reservoir in the Monaragala District, and Yoda Wewa in the Mannar District have similarly exceeded spill levels. Meanwhile, the Department noted that 12 spill gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir have been opened, releasing more than 14,000 cubic feet of water per second into the Kala Oya. At the same time, 06 spill gates of the Lunugamwehera Reservoir have been opened to release more than 4,100 cubic feet of water per second into the Kirindi Oya, while 06 spill gates of the Weheragala Reservoir are releasing over 2,400 cubic feet of water per second into the Menik Ganga. 04 spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir had been opened by one foot each, while 2800 cubic feet of water per second is being released into the Deduru Oya, the Department of Irrigation said. Authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas and communities living near rivers and waterways to remain alert due to the increased risk of rising water levels and possible flooding.
Coal Import : Special Presidential Commission commences investigations ...
Preliminary investigations have already commenced into alleged irregularities surrounding coal imports and electricity generation from 2009 to April 16, 2026, the Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry announced.
Public urged to submit any information on coal imports before May 22
The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry apponted to investigate into the import of coal has informed the public to submit any information held by individuals or institutions regarding ...
