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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) Is On The Increase

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary  Disease known as "COPD" which cause breathing difficulties and occurred mainly due to the  Cigarette Smoking  is on the increase in Sri Lanka according to the Consultant of Pulmonary Diseases attached to the National Hospital of Respiratory Diseases Dr.Bandu Gunasena.

Addressing a Media Seminar on "International Chronic Respiratory Diseases Day" held this morning (15) at Health Education Bureau in Colombo ,Dr.Gunasena has stressed that "COPD" is a group of lung conditions which cause breathing difficulties and it included the respiratory diseases Chronic Bronchitis(long term inflammation of the airways) and "Emphysema"(Damage to the air Sacs in the lungs).

The Disease is a common condition which mainly affects middle aged or older adults who smoke and it can affect  those subjected to passive smoking as well it has been revealed.Many people do not realize they  have the disease. Although treatment can help to keep the condition  under control, the breathing problems occurred as a result of the disease and  get gradually worse over  time and can limit one's normal activities.

The symptoms of the "COPD" are Increasing breathlessness particularity when you are active ,A persistent chesty cough with phlegm ,  Persistent Wheezing and Frequent Chest Infections according to the Doctors.

Thirty Eight Out Of The Sixty Two Members Of "Ava" Crimes Group Had Been Arrested- Minister Of Law,Order And Southern Development

Thirty Eight  out of  the Sixty Two  persons identified as Members of  the "Ava" Crimes Group which terrorizing several places in Jaffna District   had been arrested so far according to the Minister of Law,Order and Southern Development Sagala Rathnayake.

Responding to a question raised by leader of  Janatha Wimukthi Peramuna(JVP) MP Anura Kumara Dassanayke at Parliament today(15)  Minister Rathnayake has stated that eight leaders of the "Ava" Group are due to be arrested soon  .

"Ava" group has imported it's first sword from Brazil via India and the group has made several weapons by itself Minister has stressed.

Cabinet Has Decided Not To Increase The Water Tariffs By 30% As Announced By Water Board

Cabinet has decided not to increase the water tariffs by 30%  as per  the instructions of President Maithripala Sirisena .

However Cabinet has appointed a three member Ministerial Committee comprising with Ministers Ravi Karunanayake,Rauf Hakeem and Dr.Sarath Amunugama to study ways that could increase water tariffs without adding  any burden to the public ,Minister Of Petroleum and Petroleum Gasses  Chandima Weerakkody has stated during a press briefing held at Parliamentary Complex today(15).

The Water Supply and Drainage Board has last Saturday(12) announced that the Board has decided to increase water tariffs by 30% with effect from 01st of December.

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High Protein Diet Linked To Heart Failure -A Study Reveals

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Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission Has Received Complaints Against The Arrests Of 11 "Ava"Group Members

The relatives of the 11 persons who were arrested in

Northern Province on suspicion of "Ava" crimes gang members had complained against the arrests to the Jaffna Branch of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka.

The relatives of the arrested suspects have stated in their complaints that the arrests which made under the terrorism prevention act were illegal.

 Human Rights Commission officials have stated that they will investigate on the complaints .

The 11 suspects arrested in Northern Province were brought to Colombo and remanded under the court orders.