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Education Minister Has Instructed The Authorities To Investigate On An Incident Damaging A Part Of A Sigiriya Fresco

The Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has instructed the officials of Central Cultural Fund Archaeology Department to investigate on an incident that damaging a part of a Sigiriya Fresco at Frescoes  Cave (Bithusithuwam Guhava) in Sigiriya during conservation activities.

The damage has  occurred to a fresco when the officials paste a cello tape on a wall contains frescoes in view of conserving them and remove it according to reports.

The Central Cultural Fund and Archaeology Department have launched two separate internal investigations on the incident.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

Health Ministry Has Instructed the Chairman Of Drug Regulatory Authority To Appoint A National Counselling Committee

The Ministry Of Health,Nutrition And Indigenous Medicine has instructed the Chairman of Independent Drug Regulatory Authority Professor Lal Jayakody to appoint the National Counseling Committee of the Authority in view of carrying out the work in proper manner.

Due to the non appointment of  National Counselling Committee since the establishing of  Drug Regulatory Authority nearly a year ago the functions of the authority have paralyzed according to sources.

Police Have Detained The Key Suspect Of Rs.13.7 Billion Worth Ready Made Garment Robbery

The Police have detained the key suspect of  the Rs.13.7 Billion worth stock of ready made garment  robbery occurred in a Garment Factory at Hidogama in Anuradhapura District(In North Central Province).

The suspect was detained at Andiambalama Area it has been reported.

Police have found 15,774 Ladies Cloths in possession of the suspect who stolen these cloths from a Garment Factory on 02nd of April.

Hidogama Police are conducting further investigations to arrest another four suspects who involved in this robbery of ready made cloths it has been reported.

A QUOTE ON SUN

Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!

Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne Has Instructed The Epidemiology Unit To Check Suitability Of Dengue Vaccine For Sri Lanka

The Minister Of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr.Rajitha Senaratne has instructed the Epidemiology Unit to check the suitability of Dengue Vaccine which was manufactured by a French Company and accepted by World Health Organization in view of using in Sri Lanka.

If it is found the Dengue Vaccine is suitable to use in Sri Lanka ,Authorities should import the vaccine for  Sri Lanka's Dengue Control Programme) the Health Minister has stated.

Minister Dr.Senaratne has also instructed the newly appointed acting Chief Executive Officer of Independent Drug Regulatory Authority Dr.Kamal Jayasinghe to register the Dengue Vaccine manufactured in France if it found suitable for Sri Lanka.

The French Ambassador to Sri Lanka has met with  Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne recently and informed him on the newly manufactured  Dengue Vaccine.

Mexico and Philiphines have already decided to use the newly manufactired  Dengue Vaccine  in their countries.

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LATE RICHARD GABRIEL WHO WAS A FOUNDER MEMBER OF FAMOUS "43 GROUP" DIED AT THE AGE OF 92 IN AUSTRALIA ON HIS BIRTHDAY 19TH OF FEBRUARY 2016

Eighteen Individuals Were Detained On New Kesbawa Main Road For Involved In Illegal Motor Cycle Racing

Piliyandala Police have arrested 18 individuals in the wee hours of today(24) on New Kesbawa Main Road(In Colombo) for allegedly involved in illegal motor cycle racing by using high noise silencers .

The majority of the detainees have been identified as residents in Colombo-15(Mattakkuliya) according to the Police.

Piliyandala Police are conducting further investigations on the incident.

A 19 Year Old Boy Was Killed Due To A Motor Bicycle-Bus Collision Occurred At Padukka

A 19 year old boy was killed and another got injured and hospitalized yesterday  (23)following a Motor Bicycle they were travelling in collided with a Bus on Padukka-Godagama Road(In Colombo) according to the Police.

The body of the deceased who was a resident in Padukka has been sent to Homagama Base Hospital for autopsy.

The driver of the Bus was taken into custody by the Police regarding the accident.

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Sri Lanka Navy Have Detained 30 Local Fishermen While Illegally Harvesting Of Sea Cucumbers In Northern Seas

Sri Lanka Navy have arrested 30 local fishermen while engaged in illegally harvesting of Sea Cucumbers in between Chundikulam and Vettalakerni sea area (In Northern Province)according to Navy Sources.

During the raid  2264 Sea Cucumbers,102 Oxygen Cylinders,22 pairs of diving pins,10 G.P.S Units  and 25 Diving Masks were taken into custody  by Sri Lanka Navy Officers it has been reported.

The arrested local fishermen, the stock of sea cucumbers and equipment were handed over to the Fisheries Department in Jaffna for further investigations.

Sri Lankan Test Cricketer Kaushal Silva Was Hit On His Head By A Leather Ball And Being Air Lifted To Colombo For Tests

Sri Lankan Test Cricketer Kaushal Silva was hit on  his head by  a leather ball  whilst attending a Cricket Practice Session today (24)at Palllekale(In Central Province) International Cricket Stadium according to Sri Lanka Cricket Board.

He was immediately  being air lifted to Colombo for an urgent Scan Test it has been reported.

Kaushal Silva's condition is  out of danger at present and he is due to undergo several medical tests according to the Cricket Board.

QUOTES FOR LIFE

Vavuniya Police Have Found A Hand Grenade In A Drain

A Team of  Police Officers attached to Vavuniya Police  have today(24) found a Hand Grenade in a drain at Vavuniya according to Sources.

The Hand Grenade was found in a Drain at Good Shed Area in Vavuniya the sources have revealed.An Identity Card belonging to a Political Party has recovered along with the Grenade it has been reported.

Vavuniya Police are conducting an investigations on the incident.

HEALTH TIP

Neck and Back Injuries Facts

• Trauma to the neck and back can lead to spinal cord injury and permanent disability.
• If trauma occurs, the neck and back should be splinted and movement should be avoided.
• Accurately determining the cause and extent of the injury is important.
• The vertebral column has many ligaments and muscles that protect the spinal cord and assist in movement.
• Injury to any of these structures may cause significant and debilitating pain, even if a neck or back injury does not involve the nerves.

Neck and Back Injuries Symptoms

• Someone with a neck or back injury may have localized pain, tenderness, and stiffness. Muscles on either side of the spinal column may spasm immediately after an injury or up to 24 hours later.
• Numbness, tingling, or paralysis of an extremity indicates that a more serious injury may have occurred.
• Any penetrating injury to the neck requires immediate treatment. Leave the object in place until medical personnel can remove 

Neck and Back Injuries Treatment

• Immobilize the head, neck, and back. Place soft packing on either side of the head to prevent side-to-side motion. Clothing or towels are handy for this purpose.
• If the victim needs to vomit, roll the head, neck, and body as a unit so the person rests on his or her side (preferably, one person should control the head of the person with the injury while another person rolls the shoulders and hips).
• Monitor the victim for loss of movement and development of numbness.
• Move the person only when necessary to preserve life.
• CPR may be required.

When to Seek Medical Care

• Seek immediate medical treatment.