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Six arrested for abducting two employees of a financial institution

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4 months ago

May 27, 2023

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The Special Task Force (STF) officers have apprehended a group of six individuals for abducting a man and a woman.

The two abductees, employed at a financial institution in Dematagoda, were rescued by the officers attached to the STF camp in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, who swung into action after receiving a tip-off.

It was revealed that two employees in question had been kidnapped over the failure to pay back the money invested in the company by the girlfriend of one of the abductors.

The two employees, identified as residents of Wattala and Makola areas, had also filed a complaint with the Dematagoda Police regarding the threats they had received previously.

The arrestees, aged between 22 and 28 years, are reportedly residents of Colombo 09 and 10 areas.

The STF officers have impounded a three-wheeler and a motorcycle used by the perpetrators in the abduction.

Further investigations into the incident are being carried out by the Dematagoda Police.

(adaderana)

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Keheliya & ministry officials undertake 50 foreign tours

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3 mins ago

September 22, 2023

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Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the officials of his Ministry had undertaken 50 foreign tours in one year, a report prepared by the International Health Division of the Ministry revealed.

These reports have been compiled by Deputy Director General (Planning) of the Health Ministry Dr. S. Sri Dharan.

It was prepared following a Right to Information (RTI) request made by an organisation called ‘Citizens Power Against Bribery and Corruption.’

Accordingly, Health Minister Rambukwella has made five foreign trips, Health Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta has made two foreign trips and Health Services Director General Asela Gunawardena has made four foreign trips.

These foreign trips have taken place as per the invitations made by representative organizations including the World Health Organization, and those organizations have provided expenses for air tickets, food and accommodation facilities.

Furthermore, the International Health Division of the Ministry of Health has approved foreign duty leave for these doctors and has also given them a casual allowance.

Interestingly, the deputy director general who prepared the report has engaged in the highest number of foreign trips.

Source – Aruna

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Health workers to protest demanding solutions

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6 mins ago

September 22, 2023

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The Collective of United Health Service Trade Unions and the United People’s Movement are scheduled to launch protests outside health institutions today (22) demanding immediate solutions to several issues in the health sector.

This series of protests has been named as the National Health Protest Day.

Several civil organizations and people are expected to join the protest which will be held from 12 noon to 1 pm along with health trade unions.

The protest will also force the government to solve the issue of health professionals leaving the country, All Ceylon Nurses’ Union President S. B. Madiwatta said.

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Heavy rains today as well

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16 mins ago

September 22, 2023

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Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western Provinces and in Galle and Matara Districts today (22), the Department of Meteorology said.

It said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva, Central, North-central and Eastern Provinces and in Vavuniya and Mullaitivu Districts during the evening or night.

Fairly heavy showers of above 50mm can be expected at some places.

The public are requested to take precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.