Although the minister of Commerce and Industry had ordered Kiran to leave Sathosa, he is remaining in the post citing that he falls only under the orders of the President, who had appointed him.
Under this backdrop, the Rs. 7500 m grants promised by the ministry to restructure Sathosa is being delayed, reports add.
Lal Wickrematunge is the elder brother of slain journalist and former Sunday Leader Editor - Lasantha Wickrematunge.