Commission to probe corruption

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A special presidential commission to probe large-scale corruption and fraud and punish those involved in such illegal activities will be appointed this week, said President Maithriapala Sirisena today.

President Sirisena who was speaking at a public rally in Aralaganwila said those who were found guilty would be dealt with irrespective of their position and political affiliations.

He averred that they would be dealt with in keeping with the pledge given in his 100-day programme.

He admitted that there had been delays in dealing with corruption and promised quick action.

The commission to probe corruption and frauds and punish the culprits was to be appointed on February 5, according to the 100 day programme of the new government.

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willowsd Monday, 09 February 2015 09:17 PM

Start from "Helping Hambantota"

Rice Rafter Monday, 09 February 2015 09:36 PM

this is funny. It sounds not right as he is still a part of the previous regime. Ideally this should have been appointed by the UNP. which again seems to have lost its focus.

ANTON Monday, 09 February 2015 09:48 PM

THEN THERE WILL BE NO OPPOSITION FOR THIS GENERAL ELECTION.

ANTON Monday, 09 February 2015 09:49 PM

SOON THE PRISON HOSPITAL WILL BE FULL WITH POLITICIANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS

ANTON Monday, 09 February 2015 09:52 PM

DOES HE NEED AN AUSPICIOUS TIME TO SELECT THIS COMMITTEE.

dona Tuesday, 10 February 2015 08:03 AM

Sir we want the results before the general elections.

Daniel Tuesday, 10 February 2015 08:44 AM

Sometimes you think what we read at the time of the election is yet to happen or being delayed. And maybe what we read now will be delayed again in the future too. In other words everyone is playing with words and statements and no one is taking actions. action speak louder than words.

ryan Tuesday, 10 February 2015 08:46 AM

bloody idiot who will ruin this country

akn Tuesday, 10 February 2015 09:44 AM

After all, these are all politicians. No body is interested in punishing the wrong doers as these will boomerang on them when they are in the opposition. So this is simply to buy time and get the maximum votes at the next general election. After the elections nothing will happen to these rogues. Finally the losers are the general public.

willowsd Tuesday, 10 February 2015 10:02 AM

Make Gen. Sarath Fonseka s the Chairman/President of the commission for an effective clean efficient job.

mack Tuesday, 10 February 2015 11:10 AM

stop dragging your leg and get with it.we need action not words via DM Android App

mailman Tuesday, 10 February 2015 11:43 AM

Along with the commision maje a new amendment in to the constitution Those who are under investigation on criminal account and individulals having been or in prision to be prohibited from engaging directly or infirectly in any form of active politics and prohibitted from holding ministerial or deputy or in accordance thereof. This will ensure good clean gourvanance. via DM Android App

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