All The Faculties Of Kelaniya University Have Closed Down For A One Week Period Due To An Infection

The University Of Kelaniya has been temporarily closed down for a one week with effect from today(26) due to an infection spreading in the University's Hostels  according to Vice Chancellor of University Of Kelaniya Professor Sunanda Madduma Bandara.

The decision on  close down the University has been taken on the advise of Kelaniya University's Chief Medical Officer and Public Health Inspector of Kelaniya the Vice Chancellor has announced today(26).

Accordingly all the faculties of   University Of Kelaniya except Ragama Medical Faculty have closed down from today until next Tuesday(03rd of May) it has been reported.

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A Person Was Killed By Wild Elephants At Siyambalanduwa

A person who was sleeping inside a crop tent at Kongaspitiya in Siyambalanduwa Area(In Uva Province) was killed yesterday(25) due to the attacks of Wild Elephants it has been reported.

Due to the critical injuries received the person has died on the spot according to the Police.

The deceased was a resident of Hali Ela in Badulla District the Police have stated.

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A University Student Had Fallen To Sea And Died At Nilaveli

A University Student had fallen to sea later died whilst viewing coral reefs near the sea coast of Pigeons Island in Nilaveli(Eastern Province) yesterday(25) according to Police.

The deceased University Student was viewing coral reefs with 12 of his fellow university students when the incident has occurred it has been reported.

The life saving officers attached to Nilaveli Police have managed to rescue the Student ,however he has pronounced as dead after being admitted to Nilaveli Hospital,

Health Minister To Approve Future Foreign Tours Of Top Health Officials

In future Top Health Sector Officials should get the approval of Health Minister prior to going abroad according to the Ministry Of Health,Nutrition And Indigenous Medicine.

At present Health Ministry Secretary approves the foreign tours of  Top Health Sector Officials.The new decision is applying to doctors attached to Provincial Hospital as well the Ministry Of Health has stated.

Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne has instructed the Health Ministry Secretary Anura Jayawikrame to issue a circular regarding the new decision.