GOLDEN MELODIES

Sri Lanka To Provide Leadership To The Proposed SAARC Medical University

Sri Lanka is ready to provide complete leadership to

the proposed SAARC (South Asian Association For Regional Countries)Medical University due to be established in SAARC region according to the Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne.

Minister has revealed on this during the SAARC Health Minister's Summit inaugurated in Mount Lavinia Hotel yesterday (29).

Health Ministers of the SAARC Countries had discussed on several health issues faced by the regional countries during yesterday's sessions.

Colombo Declaration which included the facts related to the Health Issues of the regional countries  had been adapted  at the end of the summit.

A 11 Hour Watet Cut Imposed In Several Areas In Western Province Since 8.A.m This Morning

A 11 hour water cut has been imposed in many areas

bel8nging to Ja Ela,Katunayake-Seeduwa ,Dompe and Gampaha pradeshiya sabha's and Biyagama free trade zone since 8 a.m this morning to 7 p.m due to an urgent repair work of Ceylon Electricity Board according to the National Water Supplies and Drainage Board.

Accordingly the water cut has been imposed in Kelaniya,Wattala,Mahara,Paliyagoda,Biyagama,Dekatana,Namaluwa,Weliweriya,Rathupaswala,Ihala yagoda and Pahala Yagoda areas.

World's Longest Hanging Pedestrian Bridge Opens In Switzerland

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-40764453

Ambassador To USA Prasad Kariyawasam Appointed As The New Foreign Ministry Secretary

President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Sri

Lanka's Ambassador to USA Prasad Kariyawasam as the new Secretary to the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs yesterday (29).

The previous Foreign Ministry Secretary Asala Weerakoon has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry Of Tourism Promotion.

Foreign-Australia Police Foil Terror Plot To Bring Down A Plane

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-40766858

Around 150 Houses Submerged Due To The Heavy Showers In Kandy

Due to the heavy showers prevailing in Kandy District

since this morning (29) around 150 houses in the District have been submerged and damaged as a result of overflowing  Mada Ela  it has been reported.

The submerged houses are located in many areas in Kandy including Heerassagala and William Gopallawa road .

Due to the continuous rain prevailing in Kandy and Central hill areas at present ,The Disaster Management Center has advised public living in hill areas to be vigilant on Landslides.