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Saturday, January 16, 2016

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

British Government Will Not Influence In Formulating The New Constitution Of Sri Lanka-British Minister Swire

The Visiting Minister Of State Of the Foreign And Commonwealth Office in Britain Hugo Swire has said yesterday(16) that British Government will not influence in formulating the new constitution of Sri Lanka.

British Government will welcome the government led changes without influencing or pressurizing government's efforts The State Minister Swire has said during a press briefing held in Colombo yesterday(16).

Britain will assist Sri Lanka in future too and it will assist especially if the government make any effort to amend the Prevention Of Terrorism Act(PTA) the Minister has further said.

"FRIENDS" YESTERYEAR PAINTING WITH A TEXT

If you’re alone, I’ll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I’ll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I’ll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I’ll be your smile. But anytime you need a friend, I’ll just be me. ~ Author Unknown

Government Has Released Fifty Five Out Of The One Hundred Four Detained Indian Fishermen Scheduled To Release

Sri Lankan Government has taken steps to release 55 out of the 104 detained Indian Fishermen which the government has decided to release as a goodwill gesture to mark Hindu Festival "Thaipongal".

The remaining detained Indian Fishermen will be released after been produced them before courts in Trincomalee and Mannar on 18th of January the Government has said.

These Indian Fishermen have been detained by Sri Lankan Navy while illegally fishing in Sri Lankan Waters .

No Shortage Of Drugs In Government Hospitals-Ministry Of Health

There's no shortage of drugs in government hospitals at present according to the Ministry Of Health,Nutrition And Indigenous Medicine .

A sufficient stocks of Drugs have been supplied to the few government hospitals which faced drug shortage recently the Ministry has said.

According to the Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne there's a delay of supplying imported drugs to the government hospitals and a problem occurred during procurement process has caused this situation.Steps will be taken to solve that problem too Minister has stressed.