25 Sri Lankans Died Daily Due To Tobabaco Related Illnesses

Around 25 people have died daily due to tobacco related diseases in Sri Lanka the resident representative of World Health Organization (WHO) in Sri Lanka Dr.F.R Mehrha has said to day(28th).The total number of  tobacco related deaths is11 percent of  total number of  non communicable disease patients Dr.Mehtha stated.

Around 350 deaths occurred daily in Sri Lanka due to non communicable diseases and out of  this number  214 are tobacco related deaths he stressed.

He made these remarks when addressing a Media Seminar on "World No Tobacco Day" held in Health Education Bureau ,Colombo today.

Several Areas Throughout The Island Experienced Earth Thremors Y'day(26th)

The Disaster Management Center (DMC)has  stated that earth tremors were reported from several districts in the Island including Nuwara Eliya,Hatton, Ratnapura,Badulla and Colombo around 9.52 p.m yesterday (26th) .The Center has also issued a warning stating that there is a possibility of  land slides in Five  Districts if rain continues during today(27th) as well.

Ratnapura,Kegalle,Kalutara,Galle and Matara Districts are identified as Risky Areas of having Land Slides DMC has said.

Minor Flood Situation In Colombo Due To Heavy Showers

Minor flood situation has occurred in Colombo and  suburb areas today (25th) due to  heavy showers fell since early morning.Most of the roads in Colombo especially in Northern Colombo were flooded as a result of heavy showers according to Meteorological Department.

A huge tree had fallen to  ground over a  space of 120 meters due to strong winds assisted by showers and as a result the transport system in Rattanapitiya Area has been disrupted.High level Road and Colombo Town Hall were the worst affected roads due to showers it has been reported.

As monsoon rainy season begins more heavy showers with lightning and gusty winds can be expected throughout the Island Met Department said.

Colombo District Court Removed Enjoining Order Issued Against GMOA

The Colombo District Court has today (25th) removed the enjoining order issued against Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) on 11th of May by preventing them of launching a strike action over Disturbance,Availability and Transport Allowance (DAT).

Colombo District Court has issued the enjoining order after considering a petition filed by two cardiac patients getting treatment at Colombo National Hospital citing the lives of patients are in danger due to not receiving proper treatment as a result of strike action launched by doctors  on 11th of May.The enjoining order was removed today after GMOA suggested the court to lift the order citing strike action is a trade union right afforded by constitution court sources said.

Fifteen Health Trade Unions To Launch A Massive Protest Campaign In Front Of Ministry Of Health

Fifteen Health Trade Unions which are representing  more than 40,000 health professionals due to stage a massive protest campaign on 29th of May (Tuesday) in front of Ministry Of Health in Colombo  by demanding solutions for five of their service demands.The Joint Council Of Professions Supplementary To Medicine ,Government Nursing Officers Union and Joint Front Of Paramedical Services are organizing this protest campaign.

If the demands are not meet by the officials through this protest campaign an island wide work to rule campaign will be launched in government hospitals soon according to Union Leaders.Granting a monthly Transport and Fuel Allowance of Rs.5000,Granting Communication Allowance for health professionals belongs to this category are among  five service demands these trade unions are seeking solutions.

"Restoring Lost Civic And Democratic Rights Of General Fonseka To Be Discussed Soon"-MP Alles

The secretary of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Parliamentarian Tiran Alles has today(22) stated that although DNA Leader and former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka was released from prison yesterday (21) he has still not given the full civic and democratic rights and perks entitled to him as former Army Commander which were withdrawn  when he was sentenced for imprisonment.

MP Alles had also revealed that in near future  he hopes to discuss with President Mahinda Rajapaksha on restoring  full civic and democratic rights of General Fonseka.

Meanwhile General Fonseka had payed a visit to  Chief Incumbents of Asgiriya and Malwatta Chapters today(22).A large crowd gathered besides the roads on his route to Kandy to cheer him.

GMOA General Committee Members Opposed The Island Wide Strike Action Proposal

The majority of Branch Union representatives participated in the  Government Medical Officers Association's (GMOA) General Committee meeting held last Sunday (20) have rejected the Island Wide Strike Action proposal submitted by GMOA Branch Union of Colombo National Hospital it has been reported.Those Branch Union members opposing this proposal are in the view that GMOA should avoid of involve in any strike action till the Election is over on 30th of June this year.

The Colombo National Hospital Branch Union has submitted this strike action proposal after passed a resolution on this during there meeting held last Monday.

Meanwhile the Colombo National Hospital Branch Union of GMOA has decided to meet again on this Wednesday(23) to decide their future course of trade union action regarding the Government Doctors DAT Allowance.

The no confidence motion passed by GMOA Negambo Hospital Branch against GMOA'S current President Dr.Anurudda Padeniya was also tabled during Sunday's meeting but not go for a vote as Dr.Padeniya believed to be  having the majority support at the meeting.