Defense Ministry To Provide A Special Allowance For Disabled Tri Forces And Police Personal

The Ministry Of Defense has today (01)decided to provide  a special allowance for disabled tri forces and police personal  who are not entitled for a pension with effect from February 2017.

Defense Ministry has taken this decision following the protest marches held by disabled tri forces and police personal both yesterday(31) and today(01) in Colombo to  protest against the  current  pension scheme.

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Green Mung Beans are loaded with nutritional health benefits. By eating Green Mung Beans, you get high protein, low calorie food that is packed with vitamins and minerals.

Green Mung Bean Nutritional Information
• High in Protein
• High in Fiber
• Low in Fat
• Low in Calories

Green Mung Beans are Nutritional Powerhouses
• Good source of protein
• Good source of dietary fiber (helps to lower cholesterol, prevents constipation and keeps you feeling full)
• Low in sodium
• Low in cholesterol
• Vitamins: A, B Vitamins (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid) Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Vitamin K.
• Minerals: Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Zinc, Copper and Manganese.
• Sprouted Green Mung Beans produce live enzymes
• Mung Beans are low on the glycemic index at 25 and have a low glycemic load of 4 making them a smart food choice for diabetics. Diabetics can safely eat Green Mung Beans. The low glycemic index, fiber and protein help to regulate blood sugar.
• They also contain skin anti-aging properties that stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, all essential to younger healthier skin.

 Green Mung Beans Are:
•Easily digestible
•Anti-inflammatory (can reduce inflammation)
•Containing oligosaccharides to prevent gas and bloating, unlike other beans
•Containing high amounts of fiber, thereby preventing constipation
•One of the few tridoshic foods in Ayurvedic diets that can be eaten to balance all three dosha’s (energetic forces) in the body

An Official Attached To The National Child Protection Authority Has Been Charged For Abusing A Child

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has received a complaint to it's hotline  that an official attached to the Authority had abused a young boy from Kurunagala District(North Western Province) it has been reported.

The Minister Of Women and Children's Affairs Chandrani Bandara has ordered the National Child Protection Authority to conduct an independent investigation on the complaint and submit her the investigation  report  sources have stated.

Around 20,000 Youth In Kilinochchi Area Are Unemployed- Minister Samaraweera

Around 20,000 youth in Kilinochchi Area(In Northern Province) are unemployed at present and only 4000 among them have received education the Kilinochchi Govenment Agent(GA) has informed the Ministry Of Labour and Trade Union Relations according to the Minister Ravindra Samaraweera.

This situation has occurred as the LTTE Leadership not  allowed the youth in Northern Province to receive education during the war period the Minister has  stressed during a meeting held at Vavuniya Distrcit Secretariet .

The 4% VAT Increase And NBT To Be Implemented From Today(01)

The 4% increase of VAT(Value Added  Tax) and  2% NBT(Nation Building Tax) will be implemented with effect from today(01).

Accordingly the Value Added Tax will be increased by 4% from 11% to 15%  including goods and services like Tobacco,Telecom,Milk Powder,Air Ticket Fees,Private Medical Services excluding Dialysis,Diagnostic Services and OPD services.The Nation Building Tax will  remain unchanged  as 2%.

A total number of 82 essential goods and services have been excluded from the VAT increase it has been announced.