Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was set to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing corruption in government tomorrow (18), has informed that he is unable to comply with the notice.

He has told the Presidential Commission that he is unable to record his statement tomorrow as he is slated to attend several programmes in Jaffna tomorrow.

Accordingly, the Presidential Commission said the Prime Minister will again be informed to appear before the panel on the 23rd of October at 10.30 am.

This was in connection with an investigation into the alleged loss incurred to the government during the paddy storage at the Mattala International Airport.

Considering the evidence collected on the case,...