Friday, August 29, 2008

Govt.expenditure on Drugs are on increase


The Expenditure on Drugs Imported for the State Hospitals this year has increased to Rs.2500 Million compared to the last year according to the Dr.Hemantha Benaragama the director of the Medical Supplies Division.Last year Government spent Rs.10,500 Million for Importing Drugs for the State Hospitals and for this year Govt.spent Rs.13,000 Million.
Due to the opening of New Hospitals and New Hospital Wards and Units the requirement of Drugs for the Hospitals are on increase and due to this Govt.need to spend an extra amount of money to purchasing Drugs for the State Hospitals Dr.Benaragama Said.

SLPA Chairman Resigns


Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Mr.Saliya Wickramasuriya handover his resignation to the Ports Minister Mr.Chamal Rajapaksha with the effect from 01st of September 2008 due to Personal Reasons.

Putin Hails Crimea Anexation After Election Win

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