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Former Minister Basil Rajapakshe Arrived At Presidential Commission Of Inquiry To Give A Statement

The former economic development minister Basil Rajapakshe has this morning arrived at Presidential Commission Of Inquiry to give a statement regarding an allegation leveled against him on misusing of money and public property.

The Presidential Commission is currently taking a statement from the former minister Basil Rajapakshe regarding illegally using Sri Lanka Air Force helicopters for internal travels and misusing Rs.15 million belonging to "Gama Naguma"project it has been reported.

HEALTH TIP

Recognizing Potential Signs of Throat Cancer

It can be difficult to detect throat cancer in its early stages. Common signs and symptoms of throat cancer include:

• a change in your voice
• trouble swallowing (dysphagia)
• weight loss
• sore throat
• constant need to clear your throat
• persistent cough (may cough up blood)
• swollen lymph nodes in the neck
• wheezing
• ear pain
• hoarseness

Make a doctor’s appointment if you experience any of these symptoms and they do not improve for a duration exceeding two to three weeks.

Causes and Risk Factors for Throat Cancer

Men are more likely to develop throat cancer than women. Certain lifestyle habits increase the risk of developing cancer of the throat. These include:

• smoking
• excessive alcohol consumption
• vitamin A deficiency
• exposure to asbestos
• poor dental hygiene

Sri Lanka Navy Detained Six Indian Fishermen While Illegally Fishing In Sri Lankan Waters

Sri Lanka Navy have yesterday(09) detained six Indian Fishermen along with their trawler while illegally fishing in Sri Lankan waters in north of Thalaimannar(In Northern Province).

The detained fishermen who left from South Indian City of Rameswaram on Wednesday along with 3000 other fishermen were detained and handed over to the fisheries inspector in Thalaimannar for future course of action according to the Navy.

"GARDEN IN BLOOM"(1888) A POPULAR ARTWORK OF YESTERYEAR DUTCH ARTIST VINCENT VAN GOGH(1853-1890)

During First Five Months Of This Year 135 HIV/AIDS Positives Detected From The Country

During first six months of this year from January to May 135 HIV /AIDSPositives have been detected from the island according to director of National Sexually Transmitted Diseases.AIDS Control Programme Dr.Sisira Liyanage.

The majority of these HIV Positives were males of the age group 25-45 Dr.Liyanage has stressed.

The spreading of HIV/AIDS Virus among persons who sexually contacted sex workers and male to male sexual contacts are on the increase in the country he has further stated.

Navy Have Detained Three Local Fishermen While Ileglaly Fishing In Sri Lanakan Waters

The Sri Lanka Navy Personal have today (09)detained three local fishermen while involving in illegal fishing by using unauthorized fishing nets in the seas off ippantivu and periyaarachchal areas .

During the raid the Navy Personal have taken to custody two fiber glass dinghies and two banned monofilament fishing nets according to Navy.

The detained fishermen and the equipment were handed over to the assistant director fisheries in Puttalam for future course of action.