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Japan supports to improve medical & educational facilities in the North

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1 month ago

February 12, 2025

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Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka – Mr. Akio Isomata signed two grant contracts on Feb. 11 under the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” with two NGOs, Humanitarian Development Organization (HDO) and Nuffield School for Deaf and Blind, during his first trip to the Northern Province.

The signing took place in the presence of Hon. Governor of Northern Province, Mr. Nagalingam Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s office in Jaffna.

The Government of Japan has allocated USD 173,659 (approx. Rs. 50 million) for these projects to enhance medical and educational facilities in the Northern Province. Supporting development in conflict-affected areas remains a priority in Japan’s official development assistance to Sri Lanka, particularly in promoting mitigation of vulnerabilities.

HDO is implementing the “Project for the Construction of a Medical Ward for Palai Divisional Hospital”, which will improve healthcare services in Kilinochchi District by constructing a new inpatient ward at Palai Divisional Hospital. The hospital, serving 14,927 resettled individuals, currently suffers from severe overcrowding and inadequate hygiene facilities.

The “Project for the Improvement of Nuffield School for the Deaf and Blind in Northern Province” aims to create a safe and comfortable learning environment for children. The Nuffield School, the only Tamil-language institution providing free education and residential facilities for deaf and blind children from all over Sri Lanka. This project will also enhance power supply safety, sanitation, and hostel facilities in the school.

Ambassador Isomata reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and sustainable growth in Sri Lanka, particularly in the Northern Province.

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Boossa Prison jailor remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

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2 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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A Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who had brought underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to court on the day he was killed inside the Hulftsdorp court premises, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Subsequently, he has been ordered to be remanded until March 21, after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.

Presenting the suspect to the court, the Colombo Crimes Division officials have stated that the murdered suspect, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, had been brought to court by the arrested Jailer on the day of the assassination.

Police informed the court that investigations are underway to determine whether the crime was committed due to the Jailor’s dereliction of duty.

Police also pointed out to the court that investigations have revealed that the suspected prison officer had not taken any steps to arrest the individual who shot at “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” within the court premises and fled.

During the trial, police also requested permission to obtain a record of the suspect’s mobile phone calls for further investigations.

The court granted permission for the requests and ordered the suspect to be remanded until March 21.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)