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President seeks KDU VC’s resignation after Daily Mirror expose
5 September 2023 07:07 am - 19 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}
Following the Daily Mirror expose on May 8, under the heading ‘KDU under Scrutiny’, where allegations were levelled against Vice Chancellor Kotelawala Defence University, Maj. Gen. Milinda Peiris, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sought for his resignation, the Presidential Secretariat told Daily Mirror.
As per the orders, Maj. Gen. Peiris tendered his resignation in June, but was allowed to carry out his duties until a suitable successor is appointed. The new Vice Chancellor (VC) Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara, Commander Western Naval Area assumed duties on Friday September 1.
State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon confirmed in this newspaper that Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumed duties as the new VC of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on Friday for a period of three years.
When asked whether the Defence Ministry conducted any inquiry based on the allegations this paper exposed against the former VC, the State Minister said that on the request of the member of Committee of Public Enterprises (COPE) MP Premnath C. Dolawatte Attorney-at-Law, a forensic audit will be conducted to find whether there is any truth to the allegations levelled.
“During Parliament Consultative Committee which I chaired, MP Dolawatte raised this issue and requested to conduct a forensic audit. As a responsible government, we do not have any hesitation to go for a forensic audit which will be carried out in due course. This will be a good opportunity for the former VC to prove that he was not involved in any wrongdoing and prove he is innocent,” the State Minister said.
The State Minister further said that MP Dolawatte is planning to take up the issues reported at a future COPE meeting where, the KDU administration will have to provide answers to the queries raised at the COPE. (Nirmala Kannangara)
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DOT Tuesday, 05 September 2023 07:29 AM
Excellent reporting! This is the role of media can/should play!
Jappa Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:50 AM
Be consistent - if one is to first resign, and then the inquiry is to be held, then follow that practice for everyone. Why only for the KDU VC? We need a statesman and not a politician as the president.
joshua Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:51 AM
If RW has a backbone, he should sack the Rajapakshes who have linked to Easter attack from the Parliament and arrest them. How come these fellows are still in that house?
James bond Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:56 AM
I think The public seeks the resignation of U after the Bond scam???
Bandu Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:59 AM
Surely a proper inquiry need not take such delays. This is an attempt to sweep it under the carpet till people forget. ... planning to take up the issues reported at a future COPE meeting.
Uali Tuesday, 05 September 2023 09:12 AM
Government is correct,that’s how to sort out allegations, its fair if similarly act on issues such as central bank scam, oil,floor,rajapaksha lootings and many more
Gunam Dankinathan Tuesday, 05 September 2023 10:55 AM
...because VC cannot vote for him to survive! How about Pagapala? Kappam Aprasanna? Useless health minister of the world! They are still surviving to support an unelected man! Happoy - Siri Langa - Matha!
Lt. Col. Palitha Perera Tuesday, 05 September 2023 11:00 AM
Ranil acts upon dirty Mahinda Rajapakshe's orders and he cannot take wise decisions. His selections, plans are totally failures, that is why our country cannot prosper, he had become a slave to MR and his rouges.
Lt. Col. Malik Ratnayake Tuesday, 05 September 2023 11:04 AM
Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe is playing games with everyone. Very soon he will learn a bitter lesson by the Tri-forces. His life is on risk.
Dr. Ranjith Samarasekera Tuesday, 05 September 2023 11:07 AM
Hay Ranil, Maj. Gen. Milinda Pieris is not a easy man for you to play games. You will reap the harvest soon.
Kosappu Tuesday, 05 September 2023 11:55 AM
Well Done DM Now follow up on the Easter attackers please
This is the republic Tuesday, 05 September 2023 12:59 PM
University almost for military but make money calling applications from general public.
Wiraj Tuesday, 05 September 2023 02:09 PM
Good, how about asking Keheliya, Nimal Siripala, Bandula and the rest also to step down?
No room for slinging mud, or empty retorick Tuesday, 05 September 2023 03:08 PM
It appears that every one has acted with responsible. Allegation made in news paper, COPE requested a forensic audit, VC submits resignation without hindering audit, asked to wait till a substitute is found and Ranil requested for resignation. Now a new VC is appointed. Former VC is given time to prove his innocence. Very clear and definite steps taken from educated groups. There is no knee jerk reaction.
ANNECUNT Tuesday, 05 September 2023 03:33 PM
good reporter/editor we need people like you to develop the country
wickrama Wijayasiri Tuesday, 05 September 2023 04:48 PM
Incidentally, How many Rear Admirals and Admirals do we have, including the recently retired? We have only a few fishing boat type craft and a couple of ships! As for Generals, everybody appears to be a General!
Dee Tuesday, 05 September 2023 07:15 PM
I suppose that’s the correct step if a proper inquiry is to take place!
Abd Wednesday, 06 September 2023 06:38 AM
Expose who link to loot,looted gold by LTTE from innocent civilians of north
GUY Wednesday, 06 September 2023 08:24 AM
BEST APPOINT PROFESSIONAL CIVILIANS PERSON TO LEAD THE UNIVERSITY ON BEST INSTITUTION FOR THE NATION TRI FORCES CAN SUPPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO RUN THE KDU MORE USEFUL ACADEMIC SYSTEM FOR THE NATION BUT NEED TO CONTINUE DECPLINE INSTITUTION LIKE IN THE PAST A PAID UNIVERSITY TO SELECT GOOD CHILDREN TOOBTAIN DEGREES.
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