Friday, October 15, 2010

500,000 Sri Lankan Females Are Underweight

According to a latest Health Survey 500,000 Females in the year 15-49 age group are found as underweight.The highest percentage of Underweight Women are reported from  the Rathnapura District and the Second and third highest percentage have been reported from Badulla and Nuwaraeliya Districts respectivly.

According to the  Nutritionist Dr.Renuka Jayathissa this situation occured due to the lack of nutrition among females here mostly due to the Calcium and Vitamin D deficiancy.

A Couple Arrested With A stock Of Narcotics

 The Special Police Task Force Personal had arrested a couple in possession of a stock of natcotics worth over Rs.15 million in Colombo it h...