Around 15,000 Abortions Are Being Performed In Sri Lanka Annually-Ministry Of Health

Around 15,000 Abortions are being  performed in Sri Lanka annually and 10 females who are subjected to Abortions die due to the complications occur according to the Ministry Of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine.

The suicide rate among Pregnant Mothers here is on the increase and around 50 Pregnant Mothers have died in 2013 due to suicides the Ministry has stated.

Poverty,Malnutrition,Domestic Problems,Violence,Fatigue and Body Changes have been identified as the main causes for Suicides among Pregnant Mothers according to the Health Ministry.

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Former Minister Of Economic Development Basil Rajapakshe And Former Divi Naguma Director General Released On Bail By The Court

The former Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapakshe and former Director General of Divi Naguma Department R.R. K Ranawake have  been released today(10) on bail by the Colombo High Court over the allegations leveled against them on misappropriation of Divi Naguma Funds.

However they are banned from traveling abroad and  Colombo High Court has taken their passports under Court's Custody.

The case filed against the above mentioned is due to be taken to consideration on 22nd of July.

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Five Imprisoned Persons Including Former President's Second Son Yoshitha Have Been Further Remanded By Kaduwela Magsitrate

The five persons including Yoshitha Rajapakshe the second son of former president Mahinda Rajapakshe who are in remand for Money Laundering Charges have been further remanded until 24th of March by the Kaduwela Magistrate Court short while ago.

The five accused have been remanded further after they were produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate Court today(10).

Former President's second son Yoshitha Rajapakshe and four others attached to the Private Television Channel Carlton Sports Network (CSN) were arrested and remanded over money laundering charges.

The bail application filed behalf of them by their Attorneys is due to be taken to consideration by Colombo High Court on next Monday(14).

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Naval Officer Attached To Naval Base In Kareinagar Has Committed Suicide

A Naval Officer attached to Elara Naval Base in Kareinagar (In Northern Province) has committed suicide by shot himself with  his official fire arm it has been reported.

The body of the deceased who was a 26 year old resident in Kotuhena ,Gokarella Area has been taken to Jaffna Hospital for the Post Mortam which is due to be held today(10).

The reason behind his suicide not yet been revealed .Kayts Police are conducting an investigation on the suicide.