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Out Of Every 100 Sri Lankans 15 Are Suffering From Diabetes And 20 Suffering From High Blood Pressure-Family Health Bureau

Out of every 100 Sri Lankans 15 are being identified as suffering from Diabetes and 20 suffering from High Blood Pressure according to the Family Health Bureau Of Sri Lanka.

The unhealthy food pattern and living conditions are the main causes for this situation the Family Health Bureau has said.

Due to the Diabetes and High Blood Pressure are being increasing amongst the every age group of Sri Lankans pre diagnosing  of these diseases is very important Doctors have said.

Going for a health checkup once a year is essential for identifying non communicable diseases like Diabetes and High Blood Pressure earlier to  start medication in time Doctors have further said.

Attorneys Of Former President's Son Yoshitha And Four Others Had Filed FR Petitions Against Their Arrests And Detention

Attorneys representing imprisoned son of former president Mahinda Rajapakshe, Yoshitha Rajapakshe and four others who are in remand on money laundering charges had filed a Fundamental Rights(FR) Petitions at Supreme Court today(01) against arrests and detention of their clients.

The Fundamental Rights Petitions have  named Inspector General Of Police and Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division as respondents and petitions claims that behind the arrests of accused there was no basis and fundamental rights of them have been violated due to the arrests and detention.

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Special Commodity Levy Imposed On Imported Potatoes And Big Anions Have Been Increased

The Special Commodity Levy Imposed on imported Potatoes and Big Anions have been increased Rs.35 Per Kilo Gramme and Rs.25 Per Kilo Gramme respectively with effect from Midnight yesterday(29) according to Ministry Of Finance.

President Maithripala Sirisena has yesterday(29) instructed the Finance Ministry Officials to increase the Special Commodity Levy imposed on Potatoes and Big Anions in view of protecting local potato and big anion farmers after a special discussion held at Presidential Secretariat to discuss the issues faced by farmers.

President Has Removed The Secretary Of Presidential Commission Of Inquiry And Appointed A New Secretary

President Maithripala Sirisena has removed the Secretary of the Presidential Commission Of Inquiry to Investigate And Inquire Into Serious Acts Of Fraud ,Corruption And Abuse Of Power,State Resources And Privileges Lacille De Silva today(01) with immediate effect.

H.W.Gunadasa has been appointed as the new secretary of the Presidential Commission Of Inquiry with effect from today according to Presidential Secretariat.

Earlier in the day the Secretary to the President P.B Abeykoon has sent a letter to Commission Secretary Lacille De Silva on the decision of his removal from the post but  not specify a particular reason behind  the decision.

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