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It was revealed that no steps have been taken by Public Service Commission (PSC) as directed by Supreme Court to pay the salary of former CID sub inspector Sugath Mendis who was arrested and interdicted along with former CID Director Shani Abeysekera.

While admitting that there was a shortage in 92 out of 383 essential drugs, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today the 14 vital drugs were in stock. He told Parliament that however these 14 vital drugs were not in stocks at Medical Supply Division, but were available in the periphery.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently in the United Kingdom invited the Sri Lankans living there to join the new investment opportunities created in Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division said.

The government has handed over today the first electric vehicle import permit to the recipient nominee under the newly-launched scheme for migrant workers.

Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued notices directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear in court on October 14 over a private plaint relating to Easter Sunday attack.

India does not plan to provide fresh financial support to Sri Lanka on top of the nearly $4 billion it has extended this year, two sources told Reuters, as the island’s battered economy starts to stabilise after a preliminary loan agreement with the IMF.

While admitting that there was a shortage in 92 out of 383 essential drugs, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today the 14 vital drugs were in stock. He told Parliament that however these 14 vital drugs were not in stocks at Medical Supply Division, but were available in the periphery.