However the number of dengue deaths occurred this year is much lower then last year the epidemiologists have stressed.
Friday, June 28, 2013
15,670 Dengue Patients Were Reported In First Six Months Of This Year
However the number of dengue deaths occurred this year is much lower then last year the epidemiologists have stressed.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Government Has Spent Rs.33.56 Million To Import BTI Bacteria From Cuba-Deputy Health Minister
The Health Ministry has spent Rs.400 million last year for Dengue Control activities minister has revealed.
Stating on media queries on health ministry's decision on not issuing details of dengue deaths to the media deputy health minister has said the reason behind this is it will badly effect tourism in the country.if the total number of dengue deaths issued to the media some tourists may mislead on the real situation and avoid visiting Sri Lanka minister has said .
In the year 2009 around 300 dengue deaths were reported per around 35,000 dengue patients but now dengue deaths are restricted under 50 deaths so far this year he has revealed.deputy health minister made these remarks during his address on Public Discussion on Dengue held at Jayawardena Center in Colombo -07 yesterday(26).
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Dental Drug Shortage Expands Dental Filling Awaiting Lists In Government Dental Clinics
Six months long awaiting lists are there for both Normal and Nerve Dental Fillings in Government Dental Clinics at present the president of Government Dental Surgeons Association Dr.Ananda Ratnayaka has said.a severe drug shortage including Euginol,Composite Bonding,GIC,Mercury use for Amalgum filling mixture and 0.5 mili meter stainless steel wires are out of stock these days according to Dr.Ratnayake,
Due to this Dental Surgeons in Government Hospitals have restricted performing normal and nerve dental fillings he has stressed.if the surgeons stopped performing all dental fillings and dental care activities due to the drug shortage dental patients will face enormous difficulties as they have to spend Rs.500-1000 per normal dental filling and rs.4000-10,000 per nerve filling if goes to
private hospitals and dental clinics.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Petroleum Corporation Has Rejected A Shipment Contained Sub Standard Diesel Arrived From Dubai
After the tests the supplier has agreed to take back that substandard stock of Diesel and supply a new quality stock of Diesel sources added.due to the rejection of 40,000 metric tonnes of sub standard Diesel there is no shortage of Diesel in the country at present sources further said.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Disaster Managment Center Has Advised People Around Kelani River To Be Vigilant In Rising Water Levels
Yesterday(22) Disaster Management Center has advised the people using water in Mahaveli River at Peradeniya ,Gampola and Katugastota Areas to be vigilant as the spill gates in Kotmale Reservoir have been opened.
Meanwhile the Met Department has said showers will be occurred at times in Sabaragamuwa,Western,Central and Southern Provinces and may have extended to North Western Province too. some ares will be experienced heavy showers up to 100 mile meters met department has said.
Met Deparatment Requesting Fishing Community To Refrain From Fishing Rough Sea Areas
The Meteorology Department has today(23) issued warnings to the Fishing Community requesting refrain from fishing sea areas of the coasts from Mannar to Potuvil via Galle and Trincomalee to Jaffna as those sea areas will be rough assisted with strong winds.the winds in the given sea areas will be up to 50-70 Kilo Meters per hour.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Sri Lanka Imposed 10%Tax On All Gold Imports.
The main reasons behind this decision are recent increase in gold imports ,the increase in smuggling gold to Sri Lanka illegally and due to tax imposed by India on gold imports government sources added.recently Sri Lankan Air Port Customs arrested several people who smuggled gold in to the country.
Before imposing the tax a 24 carrot gold was sold at Rs.47,000 and now the price stands at rs.4000-5000 more sources said.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Severe Shoratge Of Dental Drugs Paralyzed The Dental Fillings And Treatement In Governemnt Dental Clinics
Due to the severe shortage of five essential drugs and surgical items used for dental fillings and treatment the dental fillings and treatment in Colombo Dental Institute and 100 other government dental clinics are restricted according to Government Dental Surgeons Association.
The dental drugs and surgical items Euginol.GIC,Composite bonding,mercury use for amalgam filling and 0.5 m.m stainless steel wire use for fractured teeth and jaw bones are out of stock these days in dental clinics and medical supplies division the association has said in a letter sent to the health ministry secretary Dr.Nihal Jayathilake today(20).if the authorities not taken steps to supply these out of stock drug and surgical items with immediate effect dental filling and dental treatment in government dental clinics will be stopped within next few days.
The dental drugs and surgical items Euginol.GIC,Composite bonding,mercury use for amalgam filling and 0.5 m.m stainless steel wire use for fractured teeth and jaw bones are out of stock these days in dental clinics and medical supplies division the association has said in a letter sent to the health ministry secretary Dr.Nihal Jayathilake today(20).if the authorities not taken steps to supply these out of stock drug and surgical items with immediate effect dental filling and dental treatment in government dental clinics will be stopped within next few days.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Navy Has Arrested Another Passenger Boat Illegaly Sailing Towards Australia
Four Passengers Died As Their Bus Fallen Into A Precipice
The bus was on an educational tour and had arrived from passara-namunukula region.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
DIG Vaas Gunawardena Has Interdicted Over The Abduction And Killing Of Businessman
The Deputy Director General Of Police (DIG) Vaas Gunawardena who is in remand over the alleged involvement in abducting and killing of a a Colombo based businessman has interdicted today(18) according to Police.DIG Gunawardena who was arrested in suspect of the abduction and killing was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital and later transferred to Prisons Hospital after he fell ill while in custody.
Before getting arrested he was questioned by CID on his involvement of the incident.after produced before the court Colombo Additional Magistrate A.M Shabdeen has remanded him till 25 th of June.
DIG gunawardena was charged on abducting and killing of businessman Mohomad Siyam in Dompe Area on 22nd of May.
Before getting arrested he was questioned by CID on his involvement of the incident.after produced before the court Colombo Additional Magistrate A.M Shabdeen has remanded him till 25 th of June.
DIG gunawardena was charged on abducting and killing of businessman Mohomad Siyam in Dompe Area on 22nd of May.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Sri Lanka Reached Semi Finals Of ICC Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament
Sri Lankan National Cricket Team beet Australian team today(17) and reached the Semi Finals of ICC Champions Trophy 2013 currently underway at England and Wales.in a day night encounter played at Oval Cricket Stadium in London Sri Lankans beet Australians by 20 runs after scored 253 runs for the loss of 8 wickets on their 50 overs .in reply Australians were all out for 233 runs.
Mahela Jayawardena who top scored with 84 runs for Sri Lanka was adjudged as man of the match.Sri Lankans now play their semi final match with India on this Thursday at Cardiff Cricket Stadium in Wales while hosts England will play South Africa at Oval Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.The Finals due to play in Edgbaston,Birmingham.
Mahela Jayawardena who top scored with 84 runs for Sri Lanka was adjudged as man of the match.Sri Lankans now play their semi final match with India on this Thursday at Cardiff Cricket Stadium in Wales while hosts England will play South Africa at Oval Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.The Finals due to play in Edgbaston,Birmingham.
Ten Essential Drugs And Surgicals Are Out Of Stock In Colombo National Hospital Nephrology Clinics
Drugs like Fluronazine,ISMN,Salbutamole ,Dumpiridon and surgical item Crape Bandage are among those out of stock items according to hospital sources.
Female Student Of Colombo University Is In Critical Condition After Jumped From Fifth Floor Of The University Building
The injured student is a first year student attach to Science Faculty of Colombo University and a resident of Lunugamwehera Area.the reason behind her action is not ascertain yet according to the Police.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Legal Cases Were Filed Against 2173 Houses And Institutes Maintaining Dengue Mosquito Breeding Places
A total number of 314,321 Houses and Institutes Island Wide were inspected by Public Health Inspectors during January to May to search dengue mosquito breeding places.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Met Department Conitnuously Warned Fishermen Not To Go For Fishing These Days
Around 54 fishermen were reported dead and many were missing since last week after they went to seas during adverse weather conditions prevails in most parts of the island.
Army Commander Appointed As New Chief Of Defense Staff
The Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the new Chief Of Defense Staff by promoted him to the rank of General with effect from 01st of August this year the Defense Ministry has announced today(14).the present chief of defense staff Air Chief Marshal Roshan Gunathilake due to relinquish his position on the same day.
Meanwhile Major General Daya Ratnayake has appointed as new Army Commander with effect from 01st of August by promoted to the rank of lieutenant general filling the vacancy created by General Jayasuriya it has been announced.
Meanwhile Major General Daya Ratnayake has appointed as new Army Commander with effect from 01st of August by promoted to the rank of lieutenant general filling the vacancy created by General Jayasuriya it has been announced.
Density Of Dengue Mosquito Larvae Increases Six To Eight Folds In Most Parts Of The Country
The recently concluded research has shown that the Dengue Mosquito Larvae Density in most parts of the island are six to eight folds higher then the normal rate according to entomology assistant officers.in some areas the density of Dengue Mosquito Larvae is 30-40 in Brita u Index the index which measures the density of mosquito larvae it has been reported.
A dengue mosquito larvae density numbering 30 -40 are reported from some areas in Gampaha,Borella,Narahenpita,Batticloe,Kurunagala,Navalapitiya,Kandy and other few places according to entomology assistant officers .the normal density level of mosquito larvae is 5 in that index and more then that is a sign of an epidemic officers said.
This is the first time after the year 2009 such a higher density of dengue mosquito larvae is reported from the island it has been revealed.
A dengue mosquito larvae density numbering 30 -40 are reported from some areas in Gampaha,Borella,Narahenpita,Batticloe,Kurunagala,Navalapitiya,Kandy and other few places according to entomology assistant officers .the normal density level of mosquito larvae is 5 in that index and more then that is a sign of an epidemic officers said.
This is the first time after the year 2009 such a higher density of dengue mosquito larvae is reported from the island it has been revealed.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
A Businessman Arrested With Smuggled Gem And Jewelerry At Mattala Air Port
This marks the first such arrest at Mattala International Air Port in southern province which is Sri Lanka's second international air port.
Court Cases Filed Against Sixty Seven Institutes And Houses Maintaining Dengue Mosquito Breeding Places
According to Dr.Kariyawasam,the public health department officers were found many places with large number of dengue mosquito larvae within technical college premises .around 1930 institutes and houses were checked during today under dengue inspections carried out in the Colombo City and notices were issued to 146 institutes and houses with dengue mosquito breeding places he stressed.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Total Number Of Dengue Patients This Year Exceeds 14,000
The highest number of dengue patients have reported from Colombo District (3620)and total number of 4380 Dengue Patients have been reported during this April and May epidemiologists stressed.around 42.14% out of the total number of dengue patients reported this year are from western province .
Monday, June 10, 2013
Latest Update- 42 Fishermen Died ,Another 22 missing Due To The Adverse Weather
Out of the 42 fishermen died 23 deaths were reported from Galle,9 deaths from Colombo and another 9 deaths from Kalutara and 1 death from Negombo Districts.
Government has announced that Rs.100,000 compensation will be given to the families of fishermen who died .meanwhile President Mahinda Rajapaksha has requested a full report from the authorities on how the Sri Lankan Meteorology Department issued warnings to the Fishermen and public on adverse weather during last few days. Speculations are growing among public that the department was not able to inform fishermen on the adverse weather conditions including gusty winds and rough seas in time on last Friday where most of the dead and missing fishermen went to the sea.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Number Of People Died Due To Adverse Weather Conditions Increased To 20- 36 Fishermen And 37 Boats Were Missing
Around 20 people including 18 fishermen have confirmed as dead and 36 fishermen along with 37 fishing boats went missing up to now due to the adverse monsoon weather conditions including strong winds and rough seas the disaster management center has said.
The missing 36 boats were missing from Galle ,Kalutara,Negombo and Colombo .according to the sources around 22 fishermen went missing were rescued dueing round to clock search operations carried out by Navy and Air Force.the rescued fishermen are currently admitted to hospitals and receiving treatment,
Out of the 36 fishermen went missing 17 are sailed from Ahungalla area and 3 from modara.search operations continues.
The missing 36 boats were missing from Galle ,Kalutara,Negombo and Colombo .according to the sources around 22 fishermen went missing were rescued dueing round to clock search operations carried out by Navy and Air Force.the rescued fishermen are currently admitted to hospitals and receiving treatment,
Out of the 36 fishermen went missing 17 are sailed from Ahungalla area and 3 from modara.search operations continues.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
5 Deaths Were Reported Due To Adverse Weather Conditions
The meteorology department has advised fishermen to refrain from going for fishing activities especially in Mannar to Potuwil via Colombo and Galle as there will be strong rough winds up to 60 to 70 kilo meters per hour during next 24 hours.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Three Fishermen Died And 12 Hosptalized Due To Adverse Weather Pattern -More Fishermen Gone Missing
Meanwhile Sri Lankan Navy has dispatched 3 ships from Colombo to Galle to rescue fishermen who had gone missing and Air Force has dispatched a Helicopter for the rescue mission.a tense situation has occurred in Dehiwala Area(Colombo Suburbs) as fishing folks blocked train tracks and demanding authorities to rescue some fishermen gone missing due to adverse weather condition.
Patients Suffered Due To The Doctors Strike In Matara Hospital
All doctors attach to the hospital began token strike at 8 a.m today by demanding fair trial against the hospital administration who made false charges against hospital's doctors over arm amputation case of a law faculty student.the token strike scheduled to be conclude 8.a.m tomorrow(08).
The Free Bypass Surgery Project For Critically Ill Heart Patients Has Suspended
The project which began in year 2010 has able to perform more than 300 bypass surgeries for free of charge to the patients attached to several hospitals throughout the island including Colombo National,Kurunagala,Kandy,Anuradhapura, and Karapitiya hospitals.the total cost for the surgeries were borne by the Ministry Of Health as a benefit for these patients.
However some authorities in Jayawardanapura Hospital opposing this project as it has done free of charge at a hospital which is semi government charging fees from the patients.but the Cardio Thoracic surgeons there have not opposed this project and carried out the project during last three years without any difficulty as well as not disturbing the normal heart surgeries performs in the hospital according to sources.
More than five critical heart patients per week were sent to the Jayawardenapura Hospital by other government hospitals earlier for bypass surgeries under the mentioned project.but since three weeks they stopped sending patients per a request made by a higher authority in j'pura hospital sources revealed.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Colombo Law Faculty Student Dies From Dengue
S.D Nisansala who is a resident in Kegalle District has become the latest victim of dengue fever by increasing the number of dengue deaths reported from Colombo to 4 the chief medical officer in Colombo Dr.Pradeep Kariyawasam has said.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Professions Supplementary To Medicine(PSM'S) To Launch Continuous Work To Rule Camapign
According to Mr.Jayasekera under the proposed work to rule campaign PSM'S will not participate collecting blood,urine and other samples from hospitalized patients and performing of essential CT,X ray and MRI Scan tests .PSM'S attach to Colombo Castle Street ,De Soyza,Ridgway Children's ,Peradeniya Sirimawo Bandaranaike Children's ,Maharagama Cancer Hospitals and Narahenpita National Blood Transfusion Service will not participate the trade union action due to humanitarian reasons he has stressed.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Corrupt Judge Remanded Till 10 th Of June
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Sunday, June 2, 2013
Indian Government To Construct Goddess "Sita 'Temple In Sri Lanka
According to Press Trust Of India the Madya Pradesh Chief Minister has revealed this while addressing an event in Madya Pradesh.the Sita Temple is due to construct through Swami Dayanand Trust and Madya Pradesh Chief Minsiter has already offered 1 Crore Indian Rupees to fund the project.
The place temple is going to be constructed is believed as where goddess Sita underwent 'Agni Pariksha' (test by fire), according to mythological epic Ramayana.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
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