Seventeen Indian Fishermen Were Detained By Local Coast Guard Officers In Sri Lankan Waters

The sri lankan coast guard officers with the assistance of Navy Officers have detained 17 Indian Fishermen with two Indian fishing trawlers they were in while poaching in Sri Lankan waters east of point pedro today(06).

The detained fishermen and trawlers are due to be handed over to the Jaffna fisheries inspector for future course of action it has been reported.

HEALTH TIP

BURNING EYES 

In most cases, burning eyes are a symptom of another problem. A burning sensation is the most common symptom of Dry Eye Syndrome, as well as other conditions such as Blepharitis, Pink Eye, and allergies.
But there are many other reasons why one might suffer from a burning sensation in the eyes; one of the most prevalent is the presence of a foreign substance.

In most cases, burning eyes are a symptom of another problem. A burning sensation is the most common symptom of Dry Eye Syndrome, as well as other conditions such as Blepharitis, Pink Eye, and allergies.
But there are many other reasons why one might suffer from a burning sensation in the eyes; one of the most prevalent is the presence of a foreign substance.
 

  In most cases, once the irritant is taken out of the equation, the burning eyes see improvement and symptoms go away. Still, burning eyes are often accompanied by other symptoms, such as:

• Watery Eyes
• Redness
• Eye Pain
• Discharge
• Itching

The problem of burning eyes is also a symptom itself. Burning eyes are a symptom of many eye conditions. These conditions include:

• Conjunctivitis
• Blepharitis
• Pink Eye
• Sjogren’s Syndrome
• Dry Eyes
• Photophobia
• Rosacea
• Wegener’s Granulomatosis

 

There are many reasons for eyes to burn. In most cases it is due to an environmental condition, and the sufferer needs to remove himself or herself from the area in order to see improvement. Environmental causes include:

• Dust
• Windy days
• Sun exposure
• Smoke
• Airborne chemical irritants
• Other chemical irritants, including chlorine in a swimming pool
• Hair spray
• Smog

Allergy-related causes include:

• Pollen
• Dust
• Mold
• Pet dander
• Fragrances, such as a burning incense, perfume, or cologne.
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If you are suffering from a burning sensation in your eyes that has lasted for more than a few days, you should contact your eye care provider to determine whether there is an underlying condition.

Around 80% Of The Schools And More Than 80%Of The Construction Sites In Colombo District Have Been Reported As Maintaining Dengue Mosquito Breeding Sites

According to a survey carried out recently by entomology officers around 80% of  the schools and over 80% of the constriction sites  in Colombo district  are maintaining. Dengue mosquito breeding sites.


The president of the Health Services  entomology officers union Mr.najith sumanasena has stated that the dengue mosquito density in districts of Colombo.Kandy.Gampaha and Kalutara has reached an epidemic level and currently it stands as 15-20 in the dengue mosquito index.

Accordingly if the dengue mosquito density in a district  indicated  as  more than 5%  on  the dengue mosquito index it can described as an epidemic situation he has stressed.

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Water Board To Impose A 12 Hour Water Cut Tomorrow In Several Areas Of Colombo

The national water supplies and drainage board has today(05) announced a twelve hour water cut to be imposed from 6 a.m to 6 p.m  tomorrow(06)in several areas in  Colombo district.

This water cut will be imposed temporarily to repair the damage occurred to a pipeline between ambathale water treatment plant to the dehiwala water supply center the board has stated.

Accordingly a 12 hour water cut will be imposed in dehiwala-mount lavinia municipal council area,kirulapana, pamankada, bambalapitiya, wellawatta, colpetty,havelock road, jayanthipura,mulleriyawa, palawatta, ambathale and kohilawatta areas.

Colombo Grand Mosque Announced The Ending Of Fasting For Muslims In Sri Lanka To Celebrate Eid Ul Fitr

The Colombo grand mosque has today(05) announced the ending a month of fasting ramadan for Muslim community in sri lanka to celebrate eid ul fitr festival tomorrow(06)as the new moon has been sighted .

After a month of fasting known as ramadan, the Muslim community all over the world will celebrating eid ul fitr tomorrow which they can collectively ending their fasting with celebrations.