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Disabled soldiers protest against possible arrest of monks
A group of disabled tri-forces soldiers today staged a protest blocking entrance to Galle road in Kollupitiya against possible arrests of nine individuals including two monks who are facing charges of contempt of court when they participated in a rally two months ago despite court order.
The protesters who belong to National War Heroes Collective claim that moves are underway to arrest Ven. Bengamuwe Nalaka Thero, Ven. Ittakande Saddatissa Thero and seven other persons who took part in a protest in which police secured a court order against the rally. All of them have been notified to appear in Colombo Magistrate courts on January 27.
Heavy traffic reported along the Galle road in Kollupitiya area with the closure of Lotus Roundabout due to the protest.
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Rapist of lady doctor at Anuradhapura identified as army deserter, parliament told
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that the suspect in the rape of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura teaching hospital has been identified as an army deserter and he will be apprehended shortly.
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Suspect involved in sexual assault of Anuradhapura doctor arrested
Police have arrested the suspect connected to the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital today morning in Galnewa.
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Dutch authorities investigate companies suspected of paying bribes for Sri Lanka hospital projects
The Dutch Public Prosecutor suspects two companies of paying bribes in the construction of hospitals in Sri Lanka, according to an investigation by FD, the Dutch financial newspaper.
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Budget 2025: No plans to further revise public sector salaries and allowances
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Internationally funded projects only on Govt-to-Govt basis in future
The Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, stated that in the future, internationally funded projects, such as power projects, will only be carried out through government-to-government (G2G) agreements and competitive procurement.
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