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Girl with fever gets hand amputated

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2 years ago

September 5, 2023

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The hand of a young girl who was admitted to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital due to fever had been amputated by the doctors yesterday (4).

The girl had been suffering from fever for about four days and was treated by a private doctor. However, she was brought to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital Sunday (3) night since she was not feeling better.

After the girl was admitted, the nurse in charge of the ward fixed a cannula in the girl’s hand and gradually her hand started to become numb.

The specialists have decided that in order to save the girl’s life, her arm should be removed immediately.

Accordingly, the girl was taken to the operating theatre and the hand was amputated.

The girl is eight years old and studying at the Jaffna Hindu College. She is a resident of Mallakam, Jaffna.

Commenting on this matter, Northern Provincial Health Services Director Dr. P. Sathyamurthy stated that such an incident has taken place at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital.

He said that a committee of two doctors has been appointed to further investigate the incident.

Source: Daily News

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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17 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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17 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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17 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.