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Krrish project : Prasanna calls for speedy measures

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2 years ago

July 19, 2023

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Minister of Urban Development and Housing – Mr. Prasanna Ranatunga has instructed ministry officials and the Urban Development Authority to expedite necessary measures to safeguard the public from the possibility of an accident in the area where the halted Colombo Krish building project is located.

This was discussed during a recent meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Urban Development and Housing.

The minister had emphasized the need to take immediate action in this regard as it would become the responsibility of the ministry and the government if such an accident should occur.

It was pointed out that construction aid equipment at the site could collapse due to the wind and the site also posed as a breeding site for mosquitos. Officials pointed out the risk of dengue fever being spread due to accumulation of water, especially as 03 floors of this building are located underground. They added that several leading tourist hotels in the vicinity have also complained in this regard.

The Minister had further instructed the Ministry Secretary to take necessary legal action immediately in case of failure to resume construction work within a specified time frame after talks with the investor. Officials had pointed out that a discussion is to be held with the relevant investment company regarding the resumption of construction work.

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Ranil to appear before CID on June 11

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57 minutes ago

June 9, 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on June 11.

He will appear before the CID to provide a statement in relation to a complaint made by former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella over the alleged importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vaccines.

Several ministers from the former government have already provided statements as part of the related investigation.

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Prisons Chief sent on compulsory leave

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59 minutes ago

June 9, 2025

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A decision has been taken by the Cabinet of Ministers to send Commissioner General of Prisons – Thushara Upuldeniya on compulsory leave.

The decision has been taken during today’s (June 09) Cabinet meeting.

Meanwhile, an Additional Secretary attached to the Ministry of Justice and National Integration – Nishan Dhanasinghe, has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner General of Prisons with immediate effect.

In addition, the Superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison, who was arrested by the CID over allegations of unlawfully releasing an inmate of the Anuradhapura Prison under the presidential pardon for Vesak Poya, has been remanded.

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered to remand him until June 11.

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Ravi Kumudesh suspended from duty

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1 hour ago

June 9, 2025

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Medical Laboratory Technologist and prominent trade union activist – Ravi Kumudesh has been suspended from duty.

According to the letter issued by the Director General of Health Services, Ravi Kumudesh, (employed at the Medical Laboratory of the Colombo National Hospital), had contested the 2024 Parliamentary Election from the Colombo District, violating regulations of the Establishments Code.

According to the letter, the suspension is in effect from October 10, 2024.

Ravi Kumudesh will not receive a salary during the suspension and will also not be entitled to the privileges granted to government employees during the suspension period.

He is also prohibited from leaving the country during the period and is also required to notify the Ministry of Health of any change in his residential address.