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JVP calls on officials caught over immunoglobulin scam to spill the beans on political masters behind it
By Saman Indrajith
Investigations on immunoglobulin scam are taking turns to confirm again and again that public servants would finally have to be responsible personally themselves for carrying out illegal orders given to them by their political masters, says the JVP-led NPP.
Addressing a press conference held at the party headquarters in Pelawatte, NPP General Secretary Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe on Tuesday said: “The law says that every government worker must check if the orders they get from politicians are fair and make sense. They should only follow orders that feel right to them and don’t go against what they believe is right.
“This is now further affirmed as immunoglobulin scam is being probed and public servants are held liable for carrying out illegal orders by their political masters. We all know that officials implement the orders given to them by political authorities including the minister. However, the law provides that the public officials must act within the frame of legality despite the orders by their higher ups. If they carry out all the orders without hesitation and ascertain that they are manifestly justifiable, then the officials will become the offenders. This is relevant for the officials now being hauled up before the law pertaining to the immunoglobulin scam,” Dr. Abeysinghe said.
NPP National Executive Committee member and JVP former Kalutara District MP Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa: “People could ascertain the quality of most of the consumables they purchase from the market. They can choose and buy commodities such as coconuts, fish or clothes, but they cannot do that with regard to medicine. It is the duty of the government to ensure that citizens get the right medicine. The regulation of medicine being provided is with the government.”
“There are many regulatory bodies set up and functioning using public money. It has been found that 22,500 units of questionable immunoglobulin have been purchased from last July to September and distributed among government hospitals. There had been many complaints of side-effects after providing these medicines to patients especially from Colombo, Kandy and Matale hospitals.
Subsequent tests found that the medicines were harmful. Investigations have found there had been a business transaction of around one billion rupees and there is evidence of many malpractices, underhand deals, breaking of laws and regulations and wrongdoings throughout the process of purchasing immunoglobulin. Now the officials’ heads are on the block and it’s time for them to reveal the names of politicians involved in this, so that people could make a decision on them in coming elections,” Dr Jayatissa said.
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi departed today (06) from Air Force Base Anuradhapura concluding his State visit to Sri Lanka. The Indian Premier embarked on a tour to Sri Lanka at the invitation from President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
This visit underscores the enduring relationship encapsulated by the theme “Friendship of Centuries, Commitment to a Prosperous Future,” further solidifying the bonds between India and Sri Lanka.
This marks Prime Minister Modi’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka, which has further enhanced the economic, cultural, and historical relations between the two nations, while also reinforcing their multifaceted partnership. This visit by the Indian Prime Minister reinforces Sri Lanka’s important role in India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy” and ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision concerning diplomatic relations.
This state visit is anticipated to yield significant results on various collaborative initiatives, fostering a path towards mutual growth and development. The citizens of Sri Lanka will soon be able to witness the fruitful outcomes of these partnerships, and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit will mark a significant milestone in the government’s pursuit of sustainable development focused on the needs of the people.
Accompanying Indian Prime Minister Modi were Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and a delegation of senior officials from the Indian government.
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President Dissanayake and Indian PM Modi jointly commission upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line & Maho-Anuradhapura railway signalling system
The upgraded Maho–Omanthai railway line and the newly installed Maho–Anuradhapura railway signalling system were officially commissioned by Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (06)
The Prime Minister of India is currently visiting Sri Lanka at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake, reinforcing the longstanding bond encapsulated in the theme “Friendship of Centuries Commitment to a Prosperous Future” between the two nations.
Highlighting one of the key aspects of this visit, the two leaders participated in these inaugural ceremonies. The President and the Prime Minister of India jointly unveiled the commemorative plaque and commissioned the railway line and signalling system.
The upgraded Maho-Omanthai Railway Line project was carried out with funding through the Indian Credit Line, totalling an investment of US$ 91.27 million. The Maho–Anuradhapura railway signalling system, established as a result of President Disanayake’s recent visit to India, was funded by the Indian Government at a cost of USD 14.89 million.
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Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake pay homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, currently on a State visit to Sri Lanka, along with President Anura Kumara Disanayake paid homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura this morning (06) and received blessings.
Following his visit to the sacred site, Prime Minister Modi proceeded to the Udamaluwa, where he met with the Chief Incumbent of the Atamasthanadhipathi and Chief Sanghanayake of Nuwarakalaviya, Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayaka Thera, for a cordial discussion.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister shared that relics of the Buddha were discovered in excavations conducted in his home state of Gujarat during the 1960s. He further stated that he would discuss with the President of Sri Lanka the possibility of exhibiting these sacred relics in Sri Lanka.
Responding to a request made by the Atamasthanadhipathi to develop Bodh Gaya as a spiritual city, Prime Minister Modi assured that he would take the necessary steps after discussions with President Disanayake and work towards making it a reality.
The Maha Sangha, led by the Atamasthanadhipathi, chanted Seth Pirith and invoked blessings on the Indian Prime Minister.
The Indian Prime Minister also left a commemorative note in the special guest book at the site. In addition, he formally declared open the newly constructed ‘Makara Thorana’ within the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises.
The occasion was also attended by Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya Temple Ven. Ethalawetunawewe Gnanathilaka Thera and other Atamasthana Viharadhipathi Theras, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, North Central Province Governor Wasantha Jinadasa, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and others.
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Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi concludes State Visit to Sri Lanka
President Dissanayake and Indian PM Modi jointly commission upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line & Maho-Anuradhapura railway signalling system
Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake pay homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
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