Prof. Buddhi Marambe removed from all positions with immediate effect. Ministry

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage today advised the ministry secretary to remove Prof. Buddhi Marambe of the Agriculture Faculty of the Peradeniya University from all posts he held at the Ministry with immediate effect.

The notice in this regard has been issued today.

Accordingly, the professor has been removed from the Expert Committee to formulate a National Agriculture Policy, the Sri Lanka Agriculture Sector Modernization Project, and the Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Programme.

The notice revealed that Prof. Marambe had held the position as a director of a chemical fertilizer company "CIC Holdings" for several years and for launching various campaigns against the previous Government’s decision to suspend the importation of the herbicide Glyphosate.

The Ministry sources said Prof. Marambe had influenced the university sector, social activist groups, and the public by making controversial statements against the agricultural policies of the government.

He has further been accused of criticizing the Government’s moves to engage in agricultural activities that safeguard the environment, the Ministry added. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

Comments - 13

MirakRajBanda Tuesday, 26 October 2021 02:36 PM

You reap what you sow. Payback time Mr. Professor.You did all the demage to the previous government you never thought this regime kick you out when you bark.

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Roshanaly Tuesday, 26 October 2021 02:42 PM

But anyway he is more qualified to hold this position than the Minister. He is removed for telling the truth.

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Gayan Tuesday, 26 October 2021 02:58 PM

Never knew he was a Director of CIC. Good God.

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BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 26 October 2021 03:19 PM

This is manipulation of information. CIC is a huge Company having many sectors of business and Fertilizer of various nature are required for their plantations. So hench-aiya creates story like Prof. Marambe promoted

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Ramon Alwis Tuesday, 26 October 2021 03:00 PM

The Minister himself should be removed as he is himself not worthy of the ministry he is holding

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sunil Tuesday, 26 October 2021 03:27 PM

api thamai ondhata karey

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N SENA Tuesday, 26 October 2021 04:04 PM

REMOVED SINCE THE MINISTER DOES NOT UNDERSTAND THE PROFESSOR SPEAKS

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Ralaharamy Tuesday, 26 October 2021 04:43 PM

The previous Government is long gone, and took you such a long time to him? Were you deep slumber?

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Lalith Tuesday, 26 October 2021 06:13 PM

He had ceased to be a Non-Executive Director of CIC Holdings PLC way back in 2017.

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Gamini Tuesday, 26 October 2021 07:40 PM

They do not understand science. It is easier to believe in an unseen force. Soon the University will be ad viced to not to teach science.

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Cugan Tuesday, 26 October 2021 08:37 PM

Thank God he wasn't end up in cell, just flee .

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Lanka putha Tuesday, 26 October 2021 10:06 PM

Poor man. Sure this chap is too clever for him and giving him the good advice. What will a..... Understand

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robinson Wednesday, 27 October 2021 02:42 PM

How can educated qualified Professionals work with Ministers who has even not sat for A/L Examination. This is Sri lanka

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