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1,556 MT of WFP food aid found rotting in Veyangoda

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A stock of 1,556 metric tonnes of rice, lentils and dates received in 2023 under the World Food Programme (WFP) for distribution among low-income families and schoolchildren was found rotting in the Veyangoda Government Food Warehouse.

This discovery was made during an inspection on January 31 by National Integration Deputy Minister Muneer Mulaffer and MP Ruwan Mapalagama, who conducted an inspection following reports of the food stock being left to deteriorate.

Officials confirmed that the food items, which were initially meant for distribution, were now unfit for human consumption due to prolonged storage. 

They stated that while a portion of the supplies had been distributed earlier in 2023, the school holidays had led to a halt in further distribution, leaving the remaining stock to spoil in the warehouse.

Upon reviewing official documents, Deputy Minister Muneer and MP Mapalagama verified that the spoiled stock amounted to 1,556 metric tonnes of food that should have been distributed to schoolchildren and low-income families.

As an immediate step, the Deputy Minister and MP alerted the Gampaha District Secretary about the situation. However, during the communication, the District Secretary allegedly advised against informing the media, stating that it could place the Government in a difficult position. 

Attanagalle Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Prasad Fernando and Police officials were also present at the inspection. Further action is expected regarding the mismanagement of the food aid, as authorities assess the extent of the negligence involved.

(dailynews.lk)
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NPP MP Mohamed Faisal’s cousin remanded

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The cousin of Puttalam District NPP Parliamentarian Mohamed Faisal has been remanded until February 17 by the Marawila Acting Magistrate following the fatal road accident.

The incident occurred yesterday (14) in Wennappuwa, when a vehicle belonging to MP Mohamed Faisal was involved in a collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.

According to police reports, the accident took place in the Haldaduwana area of Koswatta while the vehicle was en route to Parliament.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the MP’s vehicle veered off the road and collided with a motorcycle approaching from the opposite direction.

The motorcyclist sustained severe injuries and succumbed to them shortly after the collision.

Authorities have confirmed that the vehicle was being driven by the parliamentarian’s cousin at the time of the accident.

Following the incident, the suspect was arrested by Koswatta Police and has now been remanded until February 17.

(adaderana.lk)
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New program to monitor the activities of Police OICs

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The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has launched a new program to closely monitor the activities of Police OICs.

Minister Ananda Wijepala highlighted that OICs are responsible for tackling drug trafficking, shootings, and organized crime in their jurisdictions.

The Acting IGP will review OICs’ performance monthly to ensure these duties are fulfilled.

OICs are also responsible for building positive relations with the community and maintaining peace.

The Minister emphasized that strict action will be taken against any OIC who fails in these duties or associates with organized criminals.

He said the government is committed to creating a law-abiding and community-friendly police service.

(News1st)
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Fisheries ministry plans to produce ice for fishermen 

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Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage, announced that the Ministry is exploring options to produce ice to meet the needs of the fishing community. 

This decision comes after unsuccessful discussions with ice mill owners to secure ice at a reasonable price.

The Ministry had requested ice mills to provide one ice cube for Rs. 400, a proposal aimed at easing the financial burden on fishermen. 

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