GOLDEN MELODIES

More Than 100 Mili Meters Of Rain Expected In Many Provinces Today (23)-Water Levels Of Many Rivers To Be Increased-Met Dept

More than 100 mili meters of Rain is being expected today(23) and tomorrow(24) in Western,Sabaragamuwa,North Western and Central provinces and Galle and Matara areas according to the Meteorology Department.

If the rain continues further the water levels of many rivers including Kelani,Gin and Nilwala currently receding due to the low rain fall experienced  yesterday (22) will again rise the Department has stated.

Meanwhile three Sluice gates of the Udawalawe Reservoir have been opened this morning (23) due to the  heavy showers experiencing in the area the Irrigation Department has stated.The people lives in low land areas should be vigilant over possible floods due to this it has announced.

 

 Ratnapura is the worst affected district due to the current floods and many roads and places in the District are still under water it has been reported.

More than 70,000 persons in 17 districts are being affected due to the current Adverse Weather and 09 deaths have been reported up to last night (22).

A 17 Year Old Student Has Drowned After Jumping In To The Gin Oya(River)

A 17 year old student from  Lunuwila ,Wennappuwa had drowned and disappeared in Gin Oya (River) last evening (22) after he had jumped in to the Oya for fun according to the Wennappuwa Police.

The disappeared student had been drifted away by the strong waves of the Oya it has been revealed.

The incident occurred after the disappeared student and few others  visiting the Gin Oya area to view the current  flood situation .While viewing the floods the student had suddenly jumped in to the Oya it according to reports.

Fever Spreading In Southern Province Has Been Identified As Caused By Influenza Virus

The Fever which has been spreading in Southern Province since last April has been identified as a seasonal  Fever caused by Influenza virus according to the local Epidemiologists.

Due to this Influenza fever around seven infants have died in Karapitiya Teaching Hospital recently.

However according to the Director General Of Health Services Dr.Anil Jasinghe the spreading of the fever in the Southern Province has been controlled at the moment.Around 500-600 patients suffering from the fever are currently receiving treatment in government hospitals at the Southern Province he has stated.If the patients reached doctors soon after appearing symptoms can avoid side effects Dr,Jasinghe has stressed.

The Director General Of Health Services has requested the public not to panic over the fever as it is caused due to normal Influenza virus ,However admitted the need to follow some rules including seeking medical treatment immediately after symptoms appeared and when sneezing and coughing use a handkerchief to cover the nose and mouth area  to avoid spreading the virus to other persons and avoid large crowds .

The main symptoms of the Viral fever currently spreading in the Southern Province are  Cough,Cold and Fever and infants under the age below 2 years,Pregnant Mothers and elderly persons suffering from non communicable diseases like heart diseases and Diabetes are at risk of developing complications if not seeking medical treatment in early stages according to the Epidemiologists.

Meanwhile Health Ministry has stated that all the necessary medical equipment and drugs have been distributed among  hospitals in Southern Province including Karapitiya Teaching ,Matara General and Kamburupitiya Hospitals to providing treatment for the patients suffering from the Influenza.

All Bus Fares Are Due To Be Increased From Midnight Tonight(22)

Cabinet has today(22)approved a

proposal on increasing All   bus fares by 12.5 percent .

Accordingly the Bus fare increase will be implemented with effect from midnight tonight(22) and the minimum Bus Fare is also due to be imcreased by Rs.12 .

The Bus fares on Express highways too have been increased from midnight tonight and the new price of Maharagama-Galle Express Highway Bus Fare  is Rs.450.

A QUOTE AND A SONG

Sweden sends out leaflets on how to prepare for war

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QUOTES FOR LIFE

37 Passangers Injured Due To A Head On Collison Between Two Private Buses

37 Bus passengers including 21 females have been injured and hospitalized due to a head on collision between two Private Buses occurred near Yainna Junction in Kahawatta this afternoon(22).

The injured were admitted to the Kahawatte Hospital for treatment.The collison occurred between two buses traveling Embilipitiya to Kegalle and Kahawatte to Makandura respectively.

More Than 52,000 Persons In 15 Distrcits Have Been Affected Due To Adverse Weather-20 Houses Completely And 956 Houses Partially Damaged

More than 52,000 persons have been affected due to the Adverse Weather Conditions hit in 15 Districts of the Island so far according to the Disaster Management Center.

Around 08 persons have died ,20 houses were completely damaged ,956 houses were partially  damaged and  07 persons were injured due to the floods,collapsing of soil mounds and  lightning the Center has stated.

Due to the overflowing of Lunu Oya (River ) Chilaw-Dankotuwa road had been submerged and the Malwana City in Gampaha District is being submerged due to the overflowing of Kelani River it has been reported.

Meanwhile due to the landslide threats occurred in ab area located at upper part of the Saintclare falls ,around 55 persons have been evacuated from their houses and moved to safe places.

Most parts of the country are experiencing Heavy showers at the moment it has been reported.

Due to the heavy showers the departure of vehicles from  Inter change roundabout in Kaduwela had been stopped and due to the collapsing of soil mounds to the road ,transport activities of Hatton-Colombo main road are being  restricted to one lane.

Around 172 persons Including 09 Pregnant Mothers Have Been Saved After stranding Due To Floods

Around 172 persons including  09 pregnant mothers who were stranded due to the floods caused by heavy showers in Ratnapura-Kalawana area have been rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy officers and Officers attached to the Disaster Management Center jointly last night(21) according to reports.

Around 06 Pregnant Mothers who had been saved were admitted to Kalawana Hospital for treatment.In Ratnapura ,many areasin Ratnapura including Kalawana,Kiriella,Elapotha,Kuruwita and Ehaliyagoda have been submerged with flood  waters .
Meanwhile Sri  Lanka Navy had rescued the 16 families who have been stranded at Thumodara in Naththandiya area this evening(22).

Revealed:How Old Bones Are Being Recycled To Make Brand New Hips

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YEH ANSU MERE DIL KI ZUBAN HAIN" SONG FROM THE FILM "HAMRAHI" SCREENED IN 1963

SINGER -LATE MOHOMMAD RAFI
LYRICS -HASRAT JAIPURI
MUSIC-SHANKAR -JAIKISHAN

ENGLISH TRANSLATION-

THESE TEARS ARE MY HEART’S EXPRESSION,


THESE TEARS ARE MY HEART’S EXPRESSION,
AS I CRY, SO DO THE TEARS,

AS I LAUGH, SO DO THE TEARS,

THESE TEARS ARE MY HEART’S EXPRESSION,

THESE TEARS ARE MY HEART’S EXPRESSION...

THE SPARK THAT DRIPPED FROM THE EYES,


IN EVERY TEAR IS THY IMAGE,


THE SPARK THAT DRIPPED FROM THE EYES,


IN EVERY TEAR IS THY IMAGE,


TEAR OUT MY HEART AND SEE

YOUR LOVE FLOWING IN THE BLOOD,


THIS LIFE IS LIKE A BURNING STORM,


THESE TEARS ARE MY HEART’S EXPRESSION,

AS I CRY, SO DO THE TEARS,

AS I LAUGH, SO DO THE TEARS,

THESE TEARS ARE MY HEART’S EXPRESSION,
THESE TEARS ARE MY HEART’S EXPRESSION,


ON LIFE’S PATH, O LIFE PARTNER


IF YOU’VE WALKED TOGETHER, DON’T TURN YOUR BACK,


ON LIFE’S PATH, O LIFE PARTNER

IF YOU’VE WALKED TOGETHER, DON’T TURN YOUR BACK,

AT THE CROSS-ROADS OF PAIN AND SORROWS


DON’T ABANDON ME THUS WRITHING,


THIS SONG IS MY SORROW’S EXPOSITION.


THESE TEARS ARE MY HEART’S EXPRESSION,


AS I CRY, SO DO THE TEARS,


AS I LAUGH, SO DO THE TEARS,


THESE TEARS ARE MY HEART’S EXPRESSION,


THESE TEARS ARE MY HEART’S EXPRESSION.(LYRICS TRANSLATION FROM NASIR'S BLOG)

FROM BUDDHISM

GPs should be told to routinely take patients’ pulse rates during appointments to prevent strokes, major study finds

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GOLDEN MELODIES

Many Families Have Strucked In Theri Homes Due To Overflowing Of Hamilton Canal-The Water Levels Of Kelani And Few Other Rivers Are Decreasing

Many families  have struck ed in their houses due to the overflowing of Hamilton Canal at Thunmodara ,Naththandiya.
Navy have launched a rescue mission to save these families it has been reported.Due to the heavy showers prevailing ,many roads in Puttalam are being still submerged with flood waters .

Meanwhile due to the overflowing of Kadupitiya Oya (River) the Chilaw -Colombo road had been submerged and overflowing of Rathambala Oya had caused the submerging of Anamaduwa-Chilaw road according to reports.

The water levels of the Kelani,Mahaweli Ma Oya and Attanagalu Oya rivers are decreasing at present it has been reported.

Train Services Of The Colombo -Puttalam Railway Line Restricted To Lunuwila Due To Adverse Weather

The train services of the Colombo-Puttalam Railway line had been restricted to Lunuwila Train Station  since last night (21)due to the   overflowing of the Hamilton Canal at Thunmodara in Naththandiya area had submerged the Rail Track has been reported.

Due to this situation there is no Train service from Lunuwila to Puttalam ,But the Train services from Lunuwila to Colombo is functioning normally it has been revealed.As a result the Trains services in Puttalam,Chilaw,Madampe and Naththandiya are affected .

A Motorcyclist Was Killed Due To Motorccyle -Fuel Bowser Collision

A 60 year old Motorcyclist was killed afte r the Motorcycle he was riding colliding with a fuel bowser at the Ragama Fly over bridge this morning (22).

The Motorcyclist was killed when he attempted to overtake the Fuel Bowser it has been revealed.The Driver of the Bowser along with the Bowser were taken in to custody by the Ragama Police over the incident.

The deceased was a resident of Lenchiya watte in Ragama.

Four Sri Lankans Were Arrested With Five Gold Pieces And Biscuits In Possession

Four persons have been arrested by the Airport Customs this morning (22) at the Katunayake,Airport while attempting to smuggle  five Gold Pieces and Biscuits to the country illegally by hidden them in their rectum and underwear .

The four   passengers  of the ages 38,39.44 and 45 years have arrived from Dubai with the Gold Pieces and Biscuits weighing around 450 grammes and one of them hidden two Gold Biscuits in his rectum and three others have hidden three Gold Pieces in their underwear and trouser pocket according to the Customs.

The suspects are residents of Colombo and Kegalle and the stock of Gold taken in to custody in theri possession is around Rs.2.7 million .

Airport Customs are investigating over the incident.

Water Level In Kelani River At Hanwella Area Is On The Rise

The water level of the Kelani River at Hanwella area had been risen to near 9 of the Water scale by this morning (22) according to the reports.The water level of the river in Hanwella still on the rise .

Due To this situation many low land areas around the river at Hanwella area are being submerged .