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Japanese Government Has Granted A Loan Of US Dollars 400 Million To Build A New Terminal For Katunayake International Air Port

The Japanese Government has granted a loan of US Dollars 400 Million to build a new terminal for the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Air Port which is currently experiencing congestion due to increased number of tourists according to Japan International Corporation Agency(JICA).

The proposed new terminal which is the second terminal of Katunayake Air Port will have double capacity to host 15 million passengers annually the JICA has announced.

The terminal which will  build on the concept of an Eco Air Port System with advanced Japanese Technology is scheduled to be inaugurated in 2020.It will use the solar energy and a recycled water from the sewage plant  to flushing the toilets JICA has stated.

The Loan granted to build this new terminal of the Air Port  is repayable from over 40 years with 0.1 annual interest according to the agreement signed between JICA and Sri Lankan Government last week.

Government To Introduce A Lottery System To Reward Electricity Consumers Who Are Reducing Consumption Of Electricity-Deputy Minister Of Power And Renewable Energy

The  Government has decided to introduce a lottery system to reward local Electricity Consumers who will be reduced the consumption of electricity by 10%  and  20% when compared to previous months according to the  Deputy Minister Of Power and Renewable Energy Ajith P. Perera.

The demand for Electricity has been unnaturally increased  this month when compared to March last year the Deputy Foreign Minister has stated.

Although the capacity of electricity that can be generated is 3900 Mega Watts the demand of 2300 Mega Watts cannot be met due to the prevailing dry weather conditions in the country he has stressed.

However government will not impose power cuts during the upcoming festive season the deputy minister has assured.

Around 1% Out Of Total Number Of Annual Child Births In Sri Lanka Are Sufffering From "Autism"

Out of the 375,000 Child Births reported from Sri Lanka annually around 1% are reported as suffering from the Mental Condition "Autism"which developed from early childhood with behavioral problems according to Pediatricians.

Accordingly there are around 18.750 Children in Sri Lanka up to age of 5 years that suffering from "Autism"at present they have stressed.

Talented ones are there among st Children with "Autism"  and all they need is a big push from the society  to improve their talents according to Dr.Chitramali De Silvathe the Director of Mental Health attached to Ministry Of Health,Nutrition And Indigenous Medicine.

Addressing a Media Seminar held at Health Education Bureau this morning regarding "International Day Of Autism" Dr Silva has stated to address the mental health disorders and Autism among st Children the Ministry Of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine has decided to establish Child Psychiatrist Clinic per district for the first time in local medical history.
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GMOF Has Requested The Health Minister To Appoint A Committee To Investigate On Allegations Leveled Against Heads Of Independent Drug Authority

The Government Medical Officers Forum (GMOF)has Sunday (27) requested the Minister Of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr.Rajitha Senaratne to Appoint a committee to investigate regarding allegations leveled against the Heads of  Independent Drug Authority including bribery and corruption charges and giving priority to a blacklisted drug company during tender procedures.

The Committee should looking on how can the heads of Independent Drug Authority gave so much power to a retired female pharmacist within the authority including handling of confidential reports the GMOF has informed the Minister during a meeting held at Ministry of Health On Sunday.