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Immunoglobulin : CID records statement from Health Secretary

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The Criminal Investigations Department recorded a statement from the Secretary to the Ministry of Health Janaka Sri Chandragupta.

The statement was recorded in connection to the alleged incident of substandard Human Immunoglobulin being brought to Sri Lanka.

The owner of Isolez Biotech was recently arrested and remanded until the 15th of November on charges of supplying substandard Human Immunoglobulin to the Medical Supplies Division of the Ministry of Health.

The 57-year-old suspect is a resident of Raddolugama.

It was recently revealed that 22,500 vials of substandard Human Immunoglobulin, which is produced using human blood, were ordered by preparing false documents.

Initially, it was stated that these vials were imported, but later it was revealed that they were manufactured in Sri Lanka.

Earlier, Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella said saline or a similar solution was sold to the Health Ministry as Human Immunoglobulin.

The value of the stock of medicine was estimated at nearly Rs.1 billion.

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Rains expected in several areas today

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Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (June 25), the Department of Meteorology said.

Several spells of showers may occur in the North-western province.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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CID probing into ex-President Ranil’s overseas trips

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (June 24) that it has launched an investigation into the overseas trips made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his tenure as president.

The CID reported the facts to the court and stated that the investigation is being conducted under the Public Property Act.

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Nelumwewa hot springs to be boosted as tourist destination

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As part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, a development project has been proposed to enhance the area surrounding the Nelumwewa hot springs in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa, with the aim of promoting it as a tourist attraction.

A discussion regarding the proposed development was held this morning (June 24) at the site, followed by a field inspection.

Until now, the hot springs area has not been adequately developed, leading to a diminished interest from both local and international tourists.

During the discussion, attention was drawn to the importance of developing the Nelumwewa hot springs, the site’s tourism and scientific potential and its current condition.

Proposals currently being evaluated involve enhancing forest cover in the surrounding area, beautifying the island adjacent to the hot springs and building a bridge from the mainland to the island to facilitate better access for visitors.

Among those present were Deputy Minister of Housing T.B. Sarath, Chairman of the Welikanda Pradeshiya Sabha, D.W. Wasantha, retired hydrologist Prof. Dharma Gunawardena of the University of Peradeniya and officials from the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, the Mahaweli Authority, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the Welikanda Divisional Secretariat and several other institutions.

(President’s Media Division)

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