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6 opposition groups to form a broad alliance ahead of LG polls

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In aiming for the upcoming local government polls, a broad political alliance consisting of six rebel and opposition groups is expected to be unveiled within this week, according to sources.

The discussions are already underway among Dullas Alahapperuma’s Freedom People’s Congress (FPC), Wimal Weerawansa’s Uttara Lanka Sabagaya (ULS), the team led by rebel MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Sri Lanka Freedom Party,  MP Patali Champika Ranawaka’s 43rd Brigade and Sri Lanka Mahajana Pakshaya.

In addition, several MPs from the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) are set to join this Alliance amidst the proposed hike in electricity tariffs.

The proposed Alliance is set to break away from the tradition of rallying around a main party as seen in alliances in the past. It is reported that proposals to assign the responsibility of leading the alliance to co-leaders, a leadership board, or a chairman board representing all groups are at the discussion level and a final decision will be made on those proposals within the next few days.

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Keheliya & ministry officials undertake 50 foreign tours

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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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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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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.

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