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US donates medical equipment to SL hospitals

Published

2 years ago

October 17, 2022

editor

To support the urgent medical needs of Sri Lankans throughout the country, Ambassador Julie Chung participated today (17) in the donation of medical equipment from the U.S. Department of Defense to the Ministry of Health at the Base Hospital in Panadura after meeting with Minister of Health – Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella.

The equipment, which will enhance medical services of hospitals and clinics throughout the country, includes ECG machines, multipara monitors, a defibrillator, spinal boards, infusion pumps and oxygen cylinders among other medical equipment.

At the hospital, Ambassador Chung met with Ministry of Health officials, doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel from the wards that will benefit from the equipment. The Ambassador said:

“The U.S. donation of medical equipment demonstrates support for our friend and partner Sri Lanka as you face challenging times. The supplies – a defibrillator to a hospital that currently doesn’t have one, needed replacement blood pressure cuffs to another – will equip heroic medical providers across the island further provide life-saving treatment to Sri Lankans.”

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CPC slashes fuel prices

Published

9 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today (April 30).

Accordingly,

– Petrol (92) has been reduced by Rs.3/- to Rs. 368/– Petrol (95) has been reduced by Rs. 20/- to Rs. 420/-
– Lanka Auto Diesel has been reduced by Rs. 30/- to Rs. 333/-
– Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 has been reduced by Rs. 9/- to Rs. 377/-

– Lanka Kerosene has been reduced by Rs. 30/- to Rs. 215/-

News

Interim order issued preventing President & CC from nominating judges to SC

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10 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay order on the President and the Constitutional Council, preventing them from nominating judges to the Supreme Court, except as Chief Justice.

The Supreme Court has issued this interim order while allowing the hearing of a petition submitted by a lawyer against the decision taken by the Constituent Council to reject the nomination submitted by the President for the appointment of the incumbent President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne as a Supreme Court Judge.

The hearing of the petition was fixed for the 4th of October, 2024.

(adaderana.lk)

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Discharge of airman’s weapon damages Airport VIP Lounge roof

Published

11 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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The roof of the VIP Lounge at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) sustained damage after a T-56 firearm issued to an airman on duty at the Lounge was suddenly discharged.

No one was injured in the incident that occurred at about 10.25am.

The airman whose weapon was discharged has been arrested and the Sri Lanka Air Force and Airport Police are conducting a joint investigation.

sundaytimes.lk

(This story, originally published by sundaytimes.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)