The Number Of Dengue Patients Reported This Year Exceeds 11,000

A total of 11,133 dengue patients have been reported and 34 patients died due to the Dengue Fever during the period  January up to yesterday (07) the epidemiology unit has announced.around 1783 dengue patients were reported throughout the island in the month of April it said.

Out of the total number of dengue patients reported throughout the island so far this year 40.73% were reported from western province it  has been revealed.

Six Soldiers Got Injured When A Detonator Exploded In Northern Province

Six soldiers were injured when a detonator left by LTTE rebels exploded in udayarkattikulam jungle in northern province security sources said.the injured soldiers were admitted to Mulativu andAnuradhapura Hospitals according to sources.

These soldiers were injured when they have engaged in clearing mines fixed by former LTTE cadres .

No Confidence Motion Against Minister Dilan Has Defeated

The no confidence motion presented by main opposition united national party(UNP)against foreign employment promotion and welfare minister dilan perera has been  defeated today (07) in parliament with majority of 104 votes.during the voting 136 parliamentarians voted against the motion while 32 parliamentarians were voted in favor.

Government Hospital PSM'S To Launch A Work To Rule Campaign From 15th Of May

The professions supplementary to medicine (PSM's) have decided to launch an island wide continuous work to rule campaign from 15th of may by demanding recruiting of 600 unemployed PSM Graduates to state hospitals the Joint Council On Professions supplementary to medicine has announced.

Under this trade union action PSM's have  decided to withdraw from blood,x ray tests and physiotherapy treatment of  in ward patients and from 20th to withdraw all educational activities in hospitals according to secretary to the Joint Council On Professions Supplementary to medicine saman jayasekera.

Health Officials Advised People To Be Aware On Seasonal Influenza Flu

The Health Officials have  warned the public to be aware on Influenza A and B epidemics currently spreading in some parts of the island.around 3 persons were died due to the Influenza A virus commonly known as H1N1 or swine flu during last month and few other patients were reported as getting treatment in few of the government hospitals at present epidemiologists said.

Cough,Cold and fever are identified as the main symptoms of these Influenza flu and people are advised to be seek medical advice from a qualified medical practitioner if these symptoms occurred .

Flash Floods Affected 479 Families In Gampaha

Due to flash floods occurred in Gampaha District today (05) around 479 families have been affected the Disaster Management Center (DMC)  has announced.due to this situation some 81 families provided with accommodation in evacuation centers  DMC  has said.

Meanwhile the meteorological department has announced that heavy showers with thunder and lightning will be experienced in most parts of the island these days during evening and night .

Import Tax On Potatoes Increased

The import tax on Potatoes has been increased by Rs 10 per kilo gramme with effect from today(03) government has announced.according to new price increase the current import price of potatoes has been increased by Rs.10 from Rs.15 to Rs.25 per killo gramme.