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Police to move out from Butani Building in Narahenpita

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5 months ago

January 2, 2025

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Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya has taken steps to relocate several specialized Police divisions of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from the Butani Building in Narahenpita to the old Police Headquarters building in Colombo Fort.

This decision was made cut the financial burden caused by paying a monthly rent exceeding Rs.10 million as rent for the building.

This move is expected to save the Police Department over Rs. 120 million annually. The 20-storey building was leased at a cost exceeding Rs.10 million per month, but only six floors were being utilised. The electricity bill alone for the building exceeds Rs.5 million monthly. The air conditioning system covers the entire building, including unused floors and even the detention cells in the building air-conditioned. It was the only Police complex in Sri Lanka with air-conditioned detention cells.

(dailynews.lk)

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.