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Suwa Seriya ambulance expanse with 500 vehicles   

Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that the government has decided to expand the Suwa Seriya ambulance service with 500 vehicles equipped with the latest technology facilities.

Former NLB executive director's warrant recalled

Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva has recalled the arrest warrant issued for former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) Thusitha Halloluwa as his attorney informed the court that the defendant had been unable to appear before the court yesterday due to undergoing surgery and had requested the recall of the arrest warrant issued yesterday.

NPP budget defeated at Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha

The National People’s Power (NPP) budget has been defeated in the budget vote held at the Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha. PS Chairman Anura Rajapaksa has presented the budget and received 8 votes in favour and 12 votes against. The total membership count of the Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha is 20.

NPP budget for Uva Parananagama PS also defeated

The budget presented by the NPP for the Uva Paranagama PS was defeated today with 22 members against and 20 in favour.

New Commissioner of Elections elected

Rasika Peiris is elected as the New Commissioner General of Elections.