Eleven Persons Were Injured And Hospitalized Due To A Bus-Lorry Collision At Kahawatte

Eleven Persons were injured and hospitalized due to a Bus-Lorry collision occurred at Kahawatte(In Ratnapura District) on Ratnapura-Palmadulla Main Road yesterday(02).

The injured were admitted to the Ratnapura General Hospital and the condition of two of the injured are critical according to sources.

The Kahawatte Police have arrested the drivers of both Bus and the Lorry which involved in the accident .

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Prices Of Fuel In Sri Lanka Will Never Goes Down Even Through A Price Mechanism-Minister Weerakkody

The  Prices of Fuel in Sri Lanka will never goes down even if a  new price mechanism is introduced   the Minister Of Petroleum Resources Development  Chandima Werakkody has said.

However the new price mechanism prepared to control the prices of Fuel in local market  has already submitted to the Cabinet for approval the Minister has stated.

Government is planning to recover the loss occurred  through selling fuel in the local market during  recent years  he has further said.

There Is No Tsunami Threat To Sri Lanka Due To The Powerful Indonesian Earthquake Occurred Yesterday(02)

There is no Tsunami threat to Sri Lanka due to a 7.8 Magnitude powerful  Earthquake which  strucked off the coast of Western Indonesia last evening according to Disaster Management Center in Sri Lanka and Meteorology Department.

Following the Earthquake which strucked at South West of the Indonesian City Padang,Indonesian Authorities have issued Tsunami Warning  to the regions of North Sumathra,West Sumathra and Aceh while Australia had issued Tsunami Warning to Cocos and Christmas Islands in the Pacific.

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Cabinet Has Approved A Proposal On Constructing Two New Elevated Highways In Colombo

The Cabinet has yesterday(02) approved a proposal on constructing two new elevated highways connecting Kelaniya to Colombo Port and Kelaniya to Rajagiriya in view of reducing the traffic congestion in City of Colombo according to the Ministry Of Higher Education and Highways.

These constructions will be funded by Japanese Government and Asian Development Bank the Ministry has said.
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Under the proposal one elevated highway with a distance of 5.8 Kilo Meters will be constructed from Kelaniya Bridge to Colombo Port Entrance and  the second elevated highway with a distance of 6.9 Kilo Meters and consisting of 4 lanes will be constructed from Kelaniya Bridge to Rajagiriya while it will connect to Battaramulla,Malabe,Athurugiriya and the outer circular expressway.

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Navy Have Detained Two Suspects With 2.7 Kilo Grammes Of Kerala Cannabis In Mannar

The Navy have today(02) detained  two persons in Elluththur ,Mannar(In Northern Province) while transporting 2.7 Kilo Grammes Of Kerala Cannabis .

A team attached to  Gajaba Unit of North Central Naval Command had arrested the two suspects with haul of Kerala Cannabis .The suspects were later handed over to the Mannar Police for further investigations.

Wife Of Imprisoned Former DIG Vaas Gunawardena Has Been Remanded Until 16th Of March

The Colombo Additional Magistrate has today (02) remanded Shyamali Priyadarshani Perera the wife of  imprisoned Former Senior Deputy Inspector General Of Police(DIG) Vaas Gunawardena until 16th of March after she was arrested and produced before court .

The Former DIG's wife has been remanded for Illegal Possession and transporting of Fire Arms.Her husband the former DIG Vaas Gunawardena and their son had been sentenced to death recently over a killing of  Colombo based Businessman.

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An Underworld Figure Inside The Prison Bus Was Injured And Hospitalized Following A Gun Fire Shooting In Colombo

An underworld figure "Dematagoda Chaminda" had been injured and hospitalized this evening following a Gunfire Shooting at   Prison Bus which carried several prisoners including the above mentioned. 

The injured "Dematagoda Chaminda" and several other prisoners were taken to Welikada Prison from the Court when an unidentified Gunman opened fire at the Prison Bus according to the Police.

The injured was admitted to Colombo National Hospital for treatment."Dematagoda Chaminda" is known as one of the  accused in assassination   of former Presidential Adviser Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra who was the father of MP Hirunika Premachandre,

Sri Lankan Finance Minister Held Talks With Visiting German Senior Minister On Investment Opportunities In Sri Lanka

The Visiting Senior German Government Minister Dagmar Gabrielle Wohrl has yesterday(01) met with Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake at Ministry Of Finance and held talks on Investment Opportunities and Management in Sri Lanka according to sources.

The strong ties prevails between Sri Lanka And Germany at present will  be further strengthened through the Business Sector ,Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake has said during the talks.Sri Lanka is now experiencing the  results of the President Maithripala Sirisena's visit to Germany  recently  the Minister Karunanayake has stressed.

Minister Of Tourism Development Has Sworn In As New Minister Of Lands

The Minister Of Tourism Development And Christian Religious Affairs  John Amarathunge  has sworn in as the new Minster of Lands in addition to his current portfolio before President Maithripala Sirisena this morning.

Minister Amarathunge will fill the vacant Ministerial Portfolio on Lands held by late M.K.A.D.S Gunawardena who passed away on 19th of January.

The swearing in Ceremony was held at President's House in Colombo this morning.

Welikada Police Have Arrested A Person With A Haul Of Rs.500,000 Worth Heroin

Welikada Police have arrested a person with a haul of Rs.500,000 worth Heroin in possession at Moragasmulla (In Western Province) Area this noon according to the Police.

The suspect who is a resident of Grandpass(In Colombo) Area was arrested while distributing Heroin the Welikada Police have revealed.

Police are now questioning the suspect regarding distributing Heroin in Colombo and he is due to be produced before Court this evening.

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An Army Officer In Palali Who Attempted To Commit Suicide Was Hospitalized With Gun Shot Injuries

An Army Officer who attempted  to commit suicide by shot his head through his official fire arm was  admitted to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital yesterday(01) with gun shot injuries according to Palali(In Northern Province) Police.

The 20 year old Army Officer who attached to the High Security Zone of Eastern  Palali in Jaffna shot   his head through  his official Fire Arm it has been revealed,

Palali Police are conducting an investigations on the incident.

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An Indian Touch Heal Therapist Dr.Sashikanth Seth Has Arrived Sri Lanka To Treat Sri Lankan Patients Through Natural Therapies

An Indian  Touch Heal Therapist Dr.Shashikanth Seth who is treating physical,mental and emotional disorders  through natural ways including "Touch Heal Therapy" and  Dyan yoga meditation has arrived Sri Lanka yesterday(01) to treat Sri Lankan Patients.

A Recipient of  Indian Award "Hindh Rattan" Dr.Seth has visited many European and American Countries to cure diseases through his natural Touch Heal Therapy and Dyan Yoga Meditation.

Dr.Seth and his wife Dr.Rajeshwari Seth who is also a Touch Heal Therapist are staying at Hotel Sunshine in Bambalapitiya(In Colombo) until 29th of March and can be contacted through the mobile number 0777 114 332 to get more details on touch heal therapy treatment.

Suicides Amongst Sri Lankan Females Who Becomes Victims Of Domestic Violence Are On Increase-Dr.Sardha Hemapriya

Suicides amongst Sri Lankan Females who becomes victims of   Domestic Violence are on  increase according to the VOG Of Kandy Teaching Hospital Dr.Sardha Hemapriya.

In the year 2010,34 Female Suicides and two female assassinations had been reported from the Island and all of them were occurred as a result  of Domestic Violence Dr.Hemapriya has stressed.

Media should act with more responsibility when reporting incidents related to Domestic Violence in order to reduce suicides amongst Domestic Violence Victims he has further said.

Dr.Hemapriya has revealed these while addressing  a Media Seminar held yesterday(01) at Health Education Bureau in Colombo  regarding the  forthcoming International W omens Day .

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Anuradhapura Special Magistrate Court Sentenced 20 Years Vigorous Imprisonment For A Man Who Sexually Abused A School Girl

Anuradhapura(In North Central Province) Special High Court has today(01) sentenced 20 years vigorous imprisonment for a man who found responsible for  sexually abusing  an underage school girl in 2004.

As the accused has fled away by evading the Court , the Anuradhapura Special Magistrate Khema Swarnadipathi has ordered the Police to arrest him and produce before the Court besides the vigorous prison sentence imposed on him.

The Attorney General has filed charges before Anuradhapaura Magistrate Court  against the accused who found responsible for sexually abusing an underage school girl in 2004.

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Out Of Every 100 Sri Lankans 15 Are Suffering From Diabetes And 20 Suffering From High Blood Pressure-Family Health Bureau

Out of every 100 Sri Lankans 15 are being identified as suffering from Diabetes and 20 suffering from High Blood Pressure according to the Family Health Bureau Of Sri Lanka.

The unhealthy food pattern and living conditions are the main causes for this situation the Family Health Bureau has said.

Due to the Diabetes and High Blood Pressure are being increasing amongst the every age group of Sri Lankans pre diagnosing  of these diseases is very important Doctors have said.

Going for a health checkup once a year is essential for identifying non communicable diseases like Diabetes and High Blood Pressure earlier to  start medication in time Doctors have further said.

Attorneys Of Former President's Son Yoshitha And Four Others Had Filed FR Petitions Against Their Arrests And Detention

Attorneys representing imprisoned son of former president Mahinda Rajapakshe, Yoshitha Rajapakshe and four others who are in remand on money laundering charges had filed a Fundamental Rights(FR) Petitions at Supreme Court today(01) against arrests and detention of their clients.

The Fundamental Rights Petitions have  named Inspector General Of Police and Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division as respondents and petitions claims that behind the arrests of accused there was no basis and fundamental rights of them have been violated due to the arrests and detention.

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Special Commodity Levy Imposed On Imported Potatoes And Big Anions Have Been Increased

The Special Commodity Levy Imposed on imported Potatoes and Big Anions have been increased Rs.35 Per Kilo Gramme and Rs.25 Per Kilo Gramme respectively with effect from Midnight yesterday(29) according to Ministry Of Finance.

President Maithripala Sirisena has yesterday(29) instructed the Finance Ministry Officials to increase the Special Commodity Levy imposed on Potatoes and Big Anions in view of protecting local potato and big anion farmers after a special discussion held at Presidential Secretariat to discuss the issues faced by farmers.

President Has Removed The Secretary Of Presidential Commission Of Inquiry And Appointed A New Secretary

President Maithripala Sirisena has removed the Secretary of the Presidential Commission Of Inquiry to Investigate And Inquire Into Serious Acts Of Fraud ,Corruption And Abuse Of Power,State Resources And Privileges Lacille De Silva today(01) with immediate effect.

H.W.Gunadasa has been appointed as the new secretary of the Presidential Commission Of Inquiry with effect from today according to Presidential Secretariat.

Earlier in the day the Secretary to the President P.B Abeykoon has sent a letter to Commission Secretary Lacille De Silva on the decision of his removal from the post but  not specify a particular reason behind  the decision.

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