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UNP to contest LG elections with SLPP!

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1 year ago

December 12, 2022

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Negotiations are currently underway to contest the upcoming local government elections as an alliance with the United National Party (UNP) and a number of other parties, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP S.M. Chandrasena said.

The former minister said this in response to a question asked by journalists while he was engaged in political activities at Horiwila.

“It is said that Rs.10,000 million worth of funds are needed for the local government elections.The SLPP is ready to face an election at any time. Former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is responsible for the fertilizer issue in the country, which caused many other problems. Apart from that, as a party, no injustice has been done to the country.”

“I strongly deny the allegation that SLPP MPs cannot visit the villages. Even now, several groups including myself are visiting the villages of our area and engaging in political activities. Necessary discussions are taking place to contest the upcoming elections together with several other parties. Future political activities are being carried out in alliance with President Ranil Wickremesinghe,” he said.

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Easter Sunday bombings : Rs. 295 mn. paid as compensation

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7 hours ago

April 20, 2024

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The annual reports of the Office of Reparations have revealed that over Rs. 295 million (295,499,069) have been paid as compensation to victims and property damage of the Sunday Easter bombings.

Under this, Rs. 273,747,000 have been paid as compensation for 719 victims while Rs. 21,752,069 have been paid as compensation for property damages.

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350 medical specialists have left SL

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7 hours ago

April 20, 2024

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A study conducted by a group of specialist doctors at the Ministry of Health has revealed that 350 specialists have left the country during recent times.

Many of them have left for countries such as UK and Australia. According to a spokesperson of the ministry, economic hardships have been cited as one of the main reasons for them to do so.
Doctors suggest that the government should provide an immediate solution to this issue.

Commenting on the issue, Secretary of the Health Ministry – Dr. Palitha Mahipala says that there is still a shortage of anesthetists and pediatricians after most of them had left the country.

However, some who have gone for training, are returning after their training is complete, he adds.

Meanwhile, sources in the Health sector also say that over 200 nurses too have gone overseas, but new recruits have enabled to prevent hospital operations from continuing without hindrance.

(Source : Lankadeepa)

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Details of SL recruits in Russian military, sought

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8 hours ago

April 20, 2024

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Sri Lanka has sought a report from Russian authorities on details of Sri Lankan military recruits and how many of them have died during the Russian-Ukraine conflict, the ‘Aruna’ newspaper reports.

According to a directive by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Russia has forwarded this request to the Russian Ministry of Defence.

Previously, the Human Trafficking, Human Smuggling and Maritime Crime Investigation Division (CID) arrested a retired major and an employment agent, identified as leaders of an organized scheme that recruited retired military personnel as mercenaries for the Russian army.

The Defence Ministry in Sri Lanka has urged the Tri Force commanders to brief Tri Force personnel not to fall for such rackets.

(Source : Aruna)