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Heavy Showers Caused The Overflowing Of Nilwala And Ging Rivers

Due to the heavy showers prevailing in most parts of the country at present Ging and Nilwala Rivers are overflowing and the water levels in Kelani and Kalu  Rivers are nearing the overflowing level according to the Disaster Management Center.People living in low land areas near Kelani and Kalu rivers should be vigilant on the situation the Center has stated.

The Nilwala river is currently overflowing through panadugama area and Ging River overflowing through Baddegama area according to the reports.

Most places and roads in Galle are  being sub merged   since yesterday(24) as a result of the current rainy weather.

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Two Youths Were Killed Due To A Road Accident In Pallama

Two youths were killed after the Motorcycle they were riding in crashed into a cliff in Pallama area on Bangadeniya -Anamaduwa main road this morning(24).

The deceased who were of the ages 20 and 21 faced the accident on their way to attend a  wedding ceremony in Pallama area.

Police Have Recovered 50 Kilo Grammes Of Kerala Cannabis From Velvatithurai

Velvatithurai Police have recovered 50 Kilo Grammes of Kerala Cannabis believed to be brought to Sri Lanka from India in the Udayasooriyan Coastal belt in Velvatithurai.

The Police have recovered the stock of Kerala Cannabis as per an information received by them.

Police have launched an investigation to arrest the persons who are responsible for bringing the stock of Kerala Cannabis to Sri Lanka .

Two Youths Were Killed Due To A Motorcycle-Bauser Collision

A 18 year old boy and a 16 year old girl were killed after the Motorcycle they were riding in colliding with a Bauser in Udugampala area on Nayiwala-Divulapitiya main road this morning(24).

The deceased had been identified as residents of Udugampala area.

Police have arrested the driver of the Bauser regarding the incident.

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The Female Anaesthetist Attached To Nuwara Eliya Hospital Believed To Be Killed Her Self By Injecting A Drug

The female Anaesthetist whose body had been

recovered from her official residence in Nuwara Eliya Hospital believed to be killed her self  by injecting an Anaesthetic drug it has been reported.

Blood samples and parts of stomach taken out from the 32 year old deceased doctor's body had sent to the government analyst and to the Medical Research Institute in Borella for further investigations.

The post mortum of the deceased doctor is due to be conducted by a judicial medical officer in Kandy Teaching Hospital.

Pakistani Couple Had Been Arrested With 4.218 Kilo Grammes Of Heroin

The Police narcotic bureau officials have today

(24)arrested a pakistani couple with 04 Kilos and 218 grammes of Heroin in their possession in Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport .

The haul of Heroin was concealed in a secret  part built in the  deep of the luggages belonging to the suspects who arrived in Sri Lanka from Karachchi,Pakistan.

The estimated value of the haul of Heroin detained is around Rs.40 million it has been revealed.

A 34 Year Old Female Gram Seva Officer Had Been Injured And Hospitalized Due To A Collapsed Building Part

A 34 year old female Grama Seva Officer had been

injured and hospitalized after a part of the two storied building under construction in Hingurakgoda City (North Central Province) had collapsed to the ground today(24).

The injured Grama Seva Officer who is a resident of Minneriya area had been transferred to the Polonnaruwa General Hospital after admitting  to the Hingurakgoda Hospital.Her condition is not critical according to reports.

Police Have Fired Tear Gas And Water Cannons To Disperse A Protest March Of Medical Students Parents

Police have fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse a group of parents belongs to the Medical Faculty Students Parents Association who attempted to march forcibly towards the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo against  Malabe Private Medical Collage(SAITM) this evening(24).

As the protest march proceeds, Police have closed the Lotus Roundabout to prevent protesters from marching towards Presidential Secretariat .

As the Protesting Parents of Medical Students demanding an official of the Presidential Secretariat should visit them and Police officers not agreed to their demand,Protesters attempted to clear the road blocks and march along the Lotus Road towards the Secretariat.

As a result Police have fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters .

A photo Journalist who was covering the event  had been injured and admitted to the accident service of Colombo National Hospital  due to the firing of tear gas and water cannon it has been reported.

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Fifty Two Sri Lankan House Maids Who Faced Harassment In Kuwait Returned The Country

Fifty two rescued Sri Lankan house maids who faced various harassment's from their employers in Kuwait  have returned to the country this morning (24) .

These house maids have stayed at the detention center in Kuwait due to the harassment of their employers.

Another batch of 68 house maids in Kuwait who are also faced harassment is due to return to the country this noon.

A Three Storied Shop In Baddegama Damaged Due To A Fire

A Three storied shop selling building materials in Kumme,Baddegama(Southern Province) city had severely  damaged with the materials due to a sudden fire erupted there last night(23).

 The fire was doused by the fire brigade in Galle with the help of Ceylon Electricity Board and the residents of the area this morning(24).

The cause for the fire has not yet been revealed and the cost of the damage done to the property not yet estimated .

Baddegama Police are conducting an investigation on the incident.

Airport Customs Arrested A Chinese Female With A Stock Of Wallapatta

Airport customs officers have arrested a Chinese Female attempted to smuggle a stock of an expensive "Wallapatta"("Gyrinops Walla") out of the country in Katunayake ,Bandaranaike International Airport.

The estimated value of the stock of Wallapatta which use to manufacture expensive perfumes is around Rs.1,2 million according to the customs.