CPC Chairman states Cashew story is misleading
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation – D.J.S.D.S. Rajakaruna has issued a statement which states that a news article originally published in the ‘Aruna’ newspaper contains misleading facts.
The news in question quotes convener of the United Trade Union Alliance – Mr. Ananda Palitha as to saying that the Director Board of the CPC has been squandering taxpayer money on cashews to munch on during Board meetings.
In a statement addressed to the DG of the Government Information Department, the CPC Chairman states that the report in question is detrimental to the reputation of himself and the CPC.
Noting that the legal action will be sought against responsible parties, the CPC Chairman also says that a complaint will also be lodged with the CID with regard to certain details.
The news in question was also published on ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ quoting the ‘Aruna’ newspaper, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.