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PM urged to investigate corruption within MoH

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7 months ago

October 9, 2024

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The Society of Radiological Technologists Association Sri Lanka (SRTSL) says that they have requested Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to appoint a committee to investigate corruption and irregularities that have allegedly taken place within the Ministry of Health in the recent past.

The association’s chairman Chanaka Dharmawickrama, stated that the association is prepared to provide information related to these issues to the said committee.

“Currently, the Prime Minister is working as the Minister of Health. In particular, we say that in the past, a lot of fraud and corruption occurred in matters such as the procurement of large stocks of drugs,” he said.

Dharmawickrama further emphasized that the new President and the Prime Minister, who is concurrently serving as the Minister of Health, should take immediate action on this matter.

“As professional associations, we have continuously exposed these. We especially hope that this new president and the health minister will immediately act to appoint a committee to investigate the corruption that occurred in the past.”

He emphasized that the appointed committee should not be the same as those in the past and that it needs to be an independent committee.

Dharmawickrama added that a conducive environment should be created allowing the healthcare trade union leaders, as well as the healthcare workers, to disclose information about the acts of fraud and corruption they are aware of.

(adaderana.lk)

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

(Previous News on 14^th May, 2025 at 3:33pm)

Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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