Sri Lankan Fishermen Kidnapped By Somali Pirates Returned Home

The group of six fishermen who were kidnapped by Somali Pirates and rescued by Spanish Forces returned to the Island early this morning.The fishermen were kidnapped by Somali Pirates six months back with their fishing boat and the pirates were demanding a huge amount of money from fishermen's relatives for their release.

 Spanish forces were rescued these fishermen from the pirates last week and sent them back home.

Wheat Flour Up By Rs.8.50

Government has increased the price of a Kilogram of Wheat Flour by Rs.8.50 with immediate effect it has been reported.According to the new price increase a Kilogram of Wheat Flour now stands at Rs.98.50.

Public Health Inspectors To Launch An Island Wide Strike From Tomorrow(25th)

The Public Health Inspectors (PHI) working throughout the island are to launch an island wide continuous strike     from tomorrow (25th) by demanding solutions for three of their service demands The Public Health Inspectors  Union  has announced.

Under this trade union action PHI's are due to boycott the attending of Dengue Control Activities and island wide raids as well according to the union."As Ministry of Health has failed to keep their promise on giving solutions for PHI's demands by 19th of April with the help of Finance Ministry we have no other option other than resorting to a  continuous trade union action"a Spokesman for the  Public Health Inspectors Union has said.

PHI's are demanding a Rs.15,000 Uniform Allowance,Fuel Allowance and Office Allowance for their profession.

Erythroprotein Injection Out Of Stock In Government Hospitals

"Erythroprotein "Injection recommended for treating Kidney related Anemia is out of stock in both Government Hospitals and Medical Supplies Division (MSD) these days according to Hospital Sources.This Injection was out of stock in Government Hospitals since one and half months and Kidney Patients who are prescribed this injection are severely affected due to this it has been reported.

One Injection vial of "Erythroprotein " costs  around Rs.3400 and above when buying in Private Pharmacies according to sources.

Dengue Mosquito Density In Colombo And Gampaha Are In Increase

According to a latest survey the Dengue Mosquito Larvae Density in most parts of Colombo and Gampaha Districts belongs to Western Province have increased by 15 to 20 folds during last few months.The Dengue Larvae Density in Ja Ela,Wattala and Kelaniya Areas in Gampaha District and Dehiwala,Nugegods and Kolonnawa Areas in Colombo District have been increased rapidly .


Meanwhile The Ministry Of Health has instructed the Government Entomology Officers to carry out a survey on Dengue Mosquito Density, in Schools of Western Province with immediate effect.Twelve survey teams  were  appointed for this according to the Ministry

Sudden Fire At Kelanithissa Power Plant Has Been Probed

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has began an investigations on what caused the sudden fire erupted in Kelanithissa  power plant early this morning according to CEB Chairman Professor Wimaladarma Abeywickrema.A sudden fire erupted at the power plant around 4.30 a.m this morning has destroyed the main switchboard of the power plant's power generation machinery he said.

Due to this the machinery has currently been shut down but it will not effect the power supply the chairman has stressed.

Severe Syringer Shortage At Karapitiya Hospital

The Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Southern Province has faced a severe shortage of Syringes these days according to Hospital Sources.Due to this shortage Doctors of the hospital  have recommended both indoor and out door patients to purchase these syringes from private pharmacies the sources further said.