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Obesity Amongst Females And Males In Sri Lanka Is On The Increase-Colombo Chief Medical Officer

The Obesity among st Sri Lankan Males and Females above 40 years old is on the increase according to the Chief Medical Officer In Colombo Dr.Ruwan Wijemuni.An island wide  survey carried out recently has shown that 60% of the females above 40 years old and 40% of the males belonging to the same age group in Sri Lanka are obsessed Dr.Wijemuni has stated.

The wrong food consuming pattern including consuming food with more Sugar,Starch and Oil Have caused this situation he has stressed.due to this non communicable diseases like High Blood Pressure,Heart Diseases,Cholesterol,Diabetes and Kidney Diseases are also on  increase in the country he has revealed.

To avoid future generations  getting  obesity The  Colombo Public Health Department is planning to conduct an awareness campaign on Preventing  Obesity  among st the School Children in  all government and private schools in Colombo City beginning this Wednesday Dr.Wijemuni has said.

The public health department is expecting to cover around 140 public and private  schools in the city through this programme.

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EDITED- Three Killed Due To A Fire At A Bakery In Colombo -Another Three Critically Wounded

Three persons were killed due to a sudden fire broke out at the up stair of a bakery in Maradana (In Colombo City)this noon .The fire was broke out when a person tried to switched on the Gas Cooker to prepare Koththu Roti it has been reported.

Another three critically wounded persons were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.All the victims are workers attached to the Bakery Police have said. 

It takes one and half hours for the fire brigade to doused the fire according to Police.The exploding of the gas tank was the reason for this sudden fire Police have further said.

Meanwhile due to the heavy traffic prevailed in the area at the time  the arrival of ambulances and the fire brigade to the scene  has been delayed sources said. 

Former Trade Minister Johnston Fernando Was Further Remanded Until 08th Of June

The imprisoned former Trade Minister Johnston Fernando and two of his associates were further remanded until 08th of June after they were   produced before the Kurunagala Magistrate Court this morning.The former minister  and his associates who were remanded over the allegation leveled against them on involved in Financial Fraud at  Sathosa Limited were arrested by the Police Finance Crimes Investigation Division and remanded afterwards.

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Women And Child Abuse Has Escalated During Last Few Years- State Minister Of Child Affairs

The State  Minister Of Child Affairs Rosy Senanyake has said today(24) that during last few years the abuse of women and children in Sri Lanka has escalated by twenty folds.This has been revealed through an island wide survey she has stressed.

The State Minister has revealed this at a ceremony held in Awissawella today.