Thirty Two Suspects Of Hambanthota Clash Have Been Further Remanded

Thirty Two suspects who were arrested and remanded over damaging properties and avoiding court order at Hambanthota last Saturday(07) have been further remanded until 16th of January by the Hambanthota Magistrate today(09).

The suspects including a Buddhist Monk have been ordered to remand further after being produced before the Hambanthota Magistrate Court .

Magistrate has ordered to sent an under aged boy who was among the suspects to Children's Home in Kithulampitiya,Galle(Southern Province) under  probation.

HEALTH TIP

Coffee has a long history of being blamed for many ills — from stunting your growth to claims that it causes heart disease and cancer. But recent research indicates that coffee may not be so bad after all. So which is it — good or bad? The best answer may be that for most people the health benefits outweigh the risks.

Recent studies have generally found no connection between coffee and an increased risk of cancer or heart disease. In fact, most studies find an association between coffee consumption and decreased overall mortality and possibly cardiovascular mortality, although this may not be true in younger people who drink large amounts of coffee.

Why the apparent reversal in the thinking about coffee? Earlier studies didn't always take into account that known high-risk behaviors, such as smoking and physical inactivity, tended to be more common among heavy coffee drinkers at that time.

Studies have shown that coffee may have health benefits, including protecting against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver disease, including liver cancer. It also appears to improve cognitive function and decrease the risk of depression.

However, the research appears to bear out some risks. High consumption of unfiltered coffee (boiled or espresso) has been associated with mild elevations in cholesterol levels. And some studies found that two or more cups of coffee a day can increase the risk of heart disease in people with a specific — and fairly common — genetic mutation that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body. So, how quickly you metabolize coffee may affect your health risk.
Although coffee may have fewer risks compared with benefits, keep in mind that other beverages, such as milk and some fruit juices, contain nutrients that coffee does not. Also, adding cream and sugar to your coffee adds more fat and calories. Some coffee drinks contain more than 500 calories.

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Two Were Injured Due To A Dimo Truck-Three Wheeler Collision On A-9 Road

Two were injured due to a Dimo Batta Mini Truck-Three Wheeler collision occurred infront of the Vavuniya Airforce Base on Jaffna-Kandy A-9 Road in Jaffna today(09) according to reports.

As a result of the collision the Dimo Truck was veered off the road and crashed into a nearby fence belonging to a house it has been reported.The two vehicles damaged as a result of the accident.

Vavuniya Police are conducting an investigation on the incident.

A French National Had Arrested With Hashish Narcotic In His Possession

Matara Police have arrested a 25 year old French National with 6 Grammes and 720 Mili Grammes of Hashish Narcotic in his possession during a raid carried out in Polhena,Matara(Southern Province) today(09).

The suspect is due to be produced before Matara Magistrate Court today.

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