Govt. incurrs around Rs. 200 mn. loss due to MP’s conduct

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2 years ago

September 14, 2023

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Details of another scam has been linked to infamous MP Ali Sabry Raheem, who was recently fined after attempting to smuggle in gold and mobile phones amounting to over Rs. 80 million.

At the Puttalam District Coordinating Committee held yesterday (13), it was revealed that the MP had been misusing a state owned land of 214 acres, without permission, for several years.

It has also been revealed that the land has been used for salt production by a private company.

It has further revealed at the committee that the state has incurred a loss of nearly Rs. 200 million due to non-payment of taxes from this land for about 14 years.

Chairman of the Puttalam District Coordinating Committee, MP – Chinthaka Mayadunna has informed that law enforcement agencies have been informed to take neccessary legal action in this regard.

COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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8 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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8 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.