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Unfit food found in Kalubowila hospital canteen

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1 year ago

June 18, 2024

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The Chief Public Health Inspector for Dehiwela, Wasantha Pushpakumara said that a stock of food unfit for human consumption was found for sale in the doctors’ canteen of the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital.

The PHI’s Office of the Dehiwala–Mount Lavinia Municipal Council had raided the location as per the instructions of the Municipal Commissioner.

The PHI’s Office stated that due to the current economic situation, many food sales outlets have been serving unhygienic food and a number of public complaints have been received relating to the quality and standards of food and beverage sold.

A number of places which sold food unfit for human consumption were found during the inspection of the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital doctors’ canteen and several nearby restaurants, an official said.

A PHI said that there are two canteens in the Kalubowila Hospital and in the canteen reserved for doctors, the officers found spoiled parata mixture and sauces used for food preparations stored in refrigerators and containers.

“Many foods that were kept exposed to flies and insects in the canteen were also removed, and after giving instructions to the canteen owner and staff on the correct preparation and storage of food, all the spoilt food was destroyed in front of the canteen owner,” an official said.

Also, PHI officers said in a supermarket adjacent to the hospital, many types of meat, vegetables and dairy products were found stored in a refrigerator together in an unhygienic manner and after informing the management of the respective supermarket, both food and beverages were destroyed. Both the hospital canteen owner and the owner of the supermarket are to be produced in Court.

(dailynews.lk)

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Japan grants US$ 2.5 mn. to SL to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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The Government of Japan has granted USD 2.5 million to Sri Lanka to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms under a 3-year project for Promoting Prosecution of Corrupt Practices through the Establishment of Anti-corruption Mechanism.

Japanese ambassador in Sri Lanka – Mr. Akio Isomata and UNDP resident representative in Sri Lanka – Ms. Azusa Kubota, in the presence of Justice Minister – Harshana Nanayakkara, launched ‘The Project for Promoting Prosecution of Corrupt Practices through the Establishment of Anti-Corruption Mechanism’

The three year initiative is supported by the Government of Japan and implemented by the UNDP Sri Lanka, working in close collaboration with the (CIABOC) and the Ministry of Justice.

The project aims to promote transparency, accountability and integrity in governance and business practices through effective and institutionalised preventive mechanisms in the public and investment promotion sectors, strengthen institutions to enhance corruption related investigative processes, improve coordination with stakeholders and ensure quality of prosecutions, empower citizens to effectively mobilise against corruption and enhance social accountability.

The project also seeks to engage and empower youth, children and journalists to actively contribute to the fight against corruption and promote a culture of integrity.

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3 ex-DMT officials including ex-commissioner, remanded

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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Former Commissioner General Nishantha Weerasingha and two other former officials of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The arrests were made as part of an investigation into vehicles that were illegally registered with the Department of Motor Traffic without receiving proper clearance from Sri Lanka Customs, CIABOC said in a statement.

According to CIABOC, former Commissioner General Nishantha Weerasinghe has been arrested for granting approval to issue a number plate for a jeep.

Additionally, a former Assistant Director of Information Technology at the department and a clerk have also been taken into custody for facilitating the illegal data entry and executing it.

The suspects were produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court and were ordered to be remanded until July 08.

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Ex-Immigration Controller pleads guilty

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5 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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Controller of Immigration and Emigration – Harsha Illukpitiya, today (July 01) unconditionally pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court in a case related to contempt of court.

The charge stemmed from his failure to comply with a court order related to the e-visa issuance process.

The Supreme Court announced that sentencing will take place on July 24.