Eleven Grama sevaka (GS) officers from Kilinochchi who have undergone three month rehabilitation programme were released yesterday by the Bureau of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation.
Earlier they were informed by the Government Agent that they will be re -recruited to the government service only if they have completed the rehabilitation programme. They alleged to had links with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)
Commissioner General Rehabilitation Major General Janaka Ratnayake was the chief guest at this event and Deputy Commissioner General Rehabilitation, senior officers and parents of rehabilitees took part in the event.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
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A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
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