X-Press Pearl debris fully cleared: State Minister

By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera

Parliament, August 9 (Daily Mirror)- The owners of the X-Press Pearl informed Sri Lanka that the debris had been fully cleared by now, State Minister of Justice Anurada Jayaratne said today.

He told Parliament that removal of the debris took place in two operations such as debris recovery operation and wreck removal operation and that both operations have been completed by now.

The Minister said Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office has been informed to obtain the certificate of clearance to confirm the debris removal.

Responding to a question raised by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa he said Sri Lanka had recieved USD 10.2 million as interim compensation.