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Sri Lanka ready to send medical team to Myanmar

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2 months ago

April 1, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health has announced that a medical team is to be dispatched to Myanmar in the wake of the recent earthquake.

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the team is on standby, awaiting the green light of the Myanmar government.

Speaking at a media briefing in Kalutara, the minister emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to supporting Myanmar during this crisis.

“The government is actively working to provide Myanmar with essential medicines, medical equipment, and other necessary supplies. In addition, we have assembled a specialized medical team to offer assistance on the ground. The team includes several specialist doctors with expertise in such situations and nursing staff. Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we have informed the Myanmar Embassy of our readiness to assist. They have assured us that they will notify us when our team is needed,” Minister Jayatissa has said.

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Housing assistance for low-income earners

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16 minutes ago

May 28, 2025

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The Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing has announced a new program to provide housing assistance to low-income earners.

According to the Deputy Minister of Housing – T.B. Sarath, beneficiaries will receive financial assistance of up to Rs. 01 million under the new program.

He further stated that eligible recipients will be selected at the Grama Niladhari (GN) division level.

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CID probes into forged passport issuance

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19 minutes ago

May 28, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security says that an investigation has been initiated to determine whether passports have been issued illegally in the recent past.

According to Minister Ananda Wijepala, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will conduct the investigation.

The decision follows a recent discovery of a forged passport created for the well known criminal Kelehelbandara Padme, who is currently residing overseas.

03 suspects, including an Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, have been arrested in connection with this incident.

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3 more arrested over shooting of Halloluwa’s vehicle

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43 minutes ago

May 28, 2025

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Three more individuals have been arrested over the recent shooting at the vehicle of former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa.

The individuals include the motorcyclist involved in the shooting incident, reports say.

The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) had arrested them yesterday (May 27) in the areas of Wattala and Kirulapone. 04 mobile phones in their possession were also seized.

The suspects are scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (May 28).

Further investigations are being conducted by the Narahenpita Police and the Colombo Crime Division.