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‘Yukthiya’ only a media show: Police HQ

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It has been revealed during an investigation by the Police Headquarters that the expected objectives of the ‘Yukthiya’ operation have not been achieved.

Many senior officers of the Police Headquarters have also taken steps to inform the Acting Inspector General of Police that the ‘Yukthiya’ operation was only a media show and that there has not been an increase in drug raids compared to previous years.

They have pointed out that instead of arresting top-level drug dealers, people were arrested according to a document given by a group of high-ranking Police officials, and most of those arrested were people who had been involved in drug trafficking earlier but had quit the practice and were staying away from the drug trade at the time of their arrests.

Apart from that, it has been found from the follow-up conducted by the Police Headquarters that many of the arrested individuals are drug addicts and not drug traffickers.

A senior officer of the Police Headquarters said that a media show has been conducted showing that a large quantity of drugs nabbed by the Navy in off-shore raids too are related to the ‘Yukthiya’ operation.

The officer said that it appears that the ‘Yukthiya’ operation was carried out for some political purpose and the normal duties of the Police Stations were almost completely disrupted due to this.

Although the Acting Inspector General of Police has re-deployed the officers on the ‘Yukthiya’ operation for normal civil duties, Police Headquarters information stated that the operations to combat drug trafficking and underworld crime are going on in an organised manner.

The National Police Commission and the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission have received many complaints regarding people who have been arrested by the Police during the ‘Yukthiya’ operation.

(Daily News) 

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Postal strike ends

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The Union of Postal and Telecommunications Officers says postal services will operate as usual today (May 31).

Secretary Manjula Jayasundara stated that striking union members returned to work from yesterday (May 30) afternoon, and distribution of over 2,000 delayed mail bags has begun.

This strike, launched over 10 demands including delays in recruitment, has reportedly drawn the attention of the relevant authorities.

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“Mask up if feeling unwell”

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Leading expert in Allergy, Immunology and Molecular Medicine – Professor Chandima Jeewandara has recommended handwashing and mask wearing for individuals feeling unwell, stating that it would be key in mitigating the spread of Covid-19.

On a X thread, Prof. Jeewandara had shared this advice as the new COVID-19 variant – NB.1.8.1, is causing a rise in cases worldwide.

“The symptoms associated with NB.1.8.1 are broadly similar to earlier COVID-19 strains, including sore throat, fatigue, fever, mild cough, muscle aches, and nasal congestion. Notably, hoarseness has emerged as a common symptom distinguishing it from earlier variants,” Prof. Jeewandara has said.

“Current data suggests that NB.1.8.1 does not lead to more severe illness compared to previous variants. Most infections are mild, especially among vaccinated individuals,” he adds.

“While the emergence of NB.1.8.1 is notable, there is currently no cause for alarm. Continued vigilance and adhere to public health guidelines MOH,” he further notes.

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1st stock of imported coconut milk to undergo clearance, lab testing today

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The first consignment of imported coconut milk under the Government’s raw material importation programme is scheduled to undergo clearance and laboratory testing today (31), as part of a coordinated initiative by the Plantation Industries Ministry.

This initiative, approved by the Cabinet, aims to supply essential raw materials to industries linked to the coconut sector, aiming to reduce domestic coconut prices and support local manufacturers. The consignment currently under clearance includes products equivalent to 200 million coconuts. They are in the forms of frozen coconut milk, coconut milk powder and chunked coconut with testa (non-copra), imported as part of the programme initiated in March 2025. The stock will be used primarily in the coconut milk powder industry, which has been facing raw material shortages. The Plantation Industries Ministry expects this move to reduce the pressure on local coconut supplies and contribute to a drop in retail coconut prices.

(dailynews.lk)

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