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Police probe alleged sexual assault by doctor at Negombo Hospital

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1 day ago

April 6, 2025

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Negombo Police has commenced an investigation based on a complaint received regarding the alleged serious sexual assault on a female patient at the Negombo General Hospital, according to the Police Headquarters.

A young woman had visited the Negombo General Hospital on 31 March to receive treatment for a dental issue and skin disease. She was accompanied to the hospital by her mother, according to Police.

It is alleged that during the examination, a doctor had sexually assaulted her, and the incident was reported to the Negombo Police Station through the Director of the hospital.

Subsequently, the young woman was produced before a judicial medical officer on Wednesday (2).

The Police report states that the alleged victim has not been satisfied with the medical report provided following the examination.

Accordingly, Police have taken steps to have the woman examined by a special medical panel.

Meanwhile, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued a statement in response to the incident reported at the Negombo General Hospital.

While acknowledging the serious nature of the incident, the GMOA has stated that the doctor in question had been expelled from the association in 2021.

He has been expelled from the association due to repeated disciplinary violations, according to the GMOA.

The GMOA also called for a comprehensive investigation over the incident and to severely punish the individual, if found guilty.

The GMOA expressed concern that incidents of such nature could erode the public trust in the free healthcare system and emphasized the need to ensure a safer environment for women, according to the statement.

(adaderana.lk)

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CAA to inspect food outlets that cater to long-distance bus passengers

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2 hours ago

April 7, 2025

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Bus operators have urged health authorities to inspect the quality of food and other services provided by outlets that are used by long-distance passenger transport buses.

They highlight that numerous complaints have been received regarding substandard food, unsanitary facilities and poorly maintained toilets at these outlets.

Commenting on the issue, the Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne stated that concerns related to food and beverage quality have persisted for many years.

Meanwhile, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced plans to take action against owners of such establishments following complaints about high food prices at restaurants catering to long-distance bus passengers.

In response to inquiries made by Ada Derana, CAA Director of Information Asela Bandara stated that complaints have also been received regarding the failure to display the prices of food and beverage, as well as the sale of items at inflated rates.

Bandara further noted that these restaurants will be inspected, and legal action will be taken against violators during raids, particularly in the upcoming festive season.

(adaderana.lk)

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CSE temporarily halts regular trading

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2 hours ago

April 7, 2025

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Regular trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange has been temporarily halted due to the S&P SL20 index dropping over 5 per cent from the previous close.

The market has been halted for 30 minutes, the CSE said.

Trading at CSE is suspended if stocks fall below 5 per cent from previous close which triggers the circuit breaker set out by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka.

Earlier, Asian markets plunged, deepening a global stocks rout triggered by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

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Namal arrives at CID ; says MR is well

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3 hours ago

April 7, 2025

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP – Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department to record a statement.

MP Namal Rajapaksa said he was summoned to the CID to record a statement pertaining to his grandmother Daisy Forrest, who was recently arrested and produced in court.

Responding to questions raised by media on recent reports of his father – former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s health, MP Namal has also said that his father was well despite what was said on social media.