Select Committee meets weekly on Colombo Port container release probe

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:27 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A Select Committee of Parliament appointed to inquire into the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection has decided to meet weekly and complete its investigations within three months.

The Committee will meet every Wednesday at 2 p.m., commencing on 28 January, to conduct hearings and gather evidence before submitting its report, proposals and recommendations to Parliament.

The decision was taken at the inaugural meeting of the Committee held on 21 January, chaired by Justice and National Integration Minister Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara. During the meeting, members held a preliminary discussion on the structure of future proceedings and the parties to be summoned before the Committee. The Chairman stated that the inquiry is expected to be concluded within a three-month period.

The Committee’s mandate is to examine the circumstances surrounding the release of the 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without being subjected to mandatory physical inspection and to make recommendations to prevent similar occurrences.