The government has decided to immediately recall 16 officials who had been appointed to overseas diplomatic missions due to political connections, it was reported. 

According to the state newspaper, Dinamina, the Foreign Ministry has informed the respective officials in this regard and they are expected to return to Sri Lanka soon. 

Following is the list of officials recalled by the government;

1. Consul General in Los Angeles, USA – Dr.Lalith Chandradasa
2. Consul General in Shanghai, China – Anura Fernando
3. Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai, India – Dr. D.Venkateshwaran
4. Consul General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – S.M.A.F. Moulana  
5. Minister at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington, USA – Nishan Manik Muthukrishna
6. Third Secretary at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington, USA -Tharaka Dissanayake
7. Third Secretary at the Sri Lankan High Commission in London – Sanjay Punchinilame 
8. Rome Embassy – Melki Chandima Perera
9. Canberra High Commission – Dinuka Carmeline Fernando
10. Third Secretary in the Paris Embassy – Sahasra Bandara.
11. Minister at the Moscow Embassy – Pandula de Soysa
12. Minister Counsellor at the New Delhi High Commission – Dr. Anwar Mohammad Hamdani 
13. Third Secretary in Beirut – Priyangika Dissanayake 
14. Second Secretary in Ankara – Yasmin Hilmi Mohamed
15. Counsellor at The Hague Embassy in the Netherlands – Ashwini Hapangama,
16. Minister Counsellor in Stockholm, Sweden –  Janaka Ranatunga

According to the report, measures are also underway to recall more individuals appointed to diplomatic positions based on political connections. (Newswire)

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Suzuki Motor Corporation Japan has issued a safety recall of Suzuki Wagon R cars manufactured in Japan, over issues related to the fuel system.

Following the recall, Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), the sole distributor of Wagon R vehicles in Sri Lanka, announced that it has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of vehicle owners.

It is reported that this safety recall is a measure taken to correct fuel contamination and blockages in the vehicle’s fuel system.

The recall is expected to specifically address issues such as incorrect fuel readings, and engine stalling due to lack of proper warning of insufficient fuel.

Suzuki WagonR Premium, Suzuki Wagon R FX/FZ, Suzuki Spacia and Suzuki Stingray are among the vehicles that have been recalled.

Suzuki Wagon R owners have been requested to visit the website https://suzuki.lk/wagonrrecall/ and input their respective chassis number and check if their vehicle is part of the recall.

Upon confirmation of their vehicle’s inclusion in the recall, owners are encouraged to contact the AMW Contact Centre on 0117 609609 to secure a booking for the recall activity, which is being conducted on a first-come-first-served basis only at AMW locations specified by the contact centre. (NewsWire) 

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