Renowned Sri Lankan Dancer Dr Vajira Chitrasena Had Been Honored With Fourth Highest Civilian Award In India

Veteran Sri Lankan dancer Dr Vajira Chithrasena(89) had been honored by the Indian Government with it's  fourth highest Civilian Award "Padhma Shri " for her contribution in the field of dance .The Award had been presented to her by the Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Gopal Bahaglay at the Temple Trees yesterday (16).

https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2021/nov/17/renowned-sri-lankan-dancer-vajira-chitrasena-conferred-upon-padma-shri-award-2384830.html

MP Mano Ganeshan Had Tested Positive For Corona Virus

 MP Mano Ganeshan of main opposition Samgi Janabalawegaya Party had  tested positive for Corona virus it has been announced ,

MP Ganeshan is suffering from flu since 11th of this month and had not participated the protest march and rally held in Colombo last Tuesday (16) according to sources.

Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk in poacher's trap

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State Ministry Of Pharmaceuticals Announced Controlled Prices For 60 Drugs

 The State Ministry of Pharmaceutical Production, Supplies and Regulations had today (17) announced Controlled price for 60 essential Drug items available in the local market. 

Accordingly controlled prices  of 60 drug items including Paracetamol Tablets ,Diabetese ,High Pressure  ,Cholesterol drugs and Cephalexin injection had been announced .Public can complain on the phsrmacies which are not selling these drugs for controlled prices to complaints @nmra.gov.lk according to the state ministry .

23 Corona Deaths Had Been Reported Today (17)

 Another 23 Corona Deaths had been reported in the country today (17) ,Increasing the total number of Corona deaths reported so far to 14,057 according to Director General Of Health Services (DGHS).

Accordingly 13 males and 10 females had died due to Corona infection the DGHS Has stated .Out of the deceased 21 were over 60 years of age and 02 were belonged to the 30-60 year age group it has been revealed .

Another 728 Corona Positives Had Been Reported In The Country Today (17)

 A total number of 728 Corona Positives had been reported in the country today (16) Increasing the total number of Corona positives reported so far to 553,722 according to Epidemiology Unit .

At the moment 14,477 Corona positives are being treated at Hospitals ,Quarantine Centers and under Home care system the Unit has stated .

Only 5307 PCR Tests and 2966 Rapid Antigen Tests had been performed in the country yesterday (16) according to Health Promotions Bureau .