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Supreme Court To Go Ahead With MP Weerawansha's Petition Against VAT Increase

The Supreme Court has today(01)decided to consider the petition filed by National Freedom Front leader MP Wimal Weerawansha by seeking an order to revoke the government's decision to increase the value added tax(VAT).

The petition which was filed by MP Weerawansha and two others has seeking an interim order from the court  to prevent authorities from ordering the public to pay VAT.The petition also argued that a parliamentary approval is must before the VAT increased.

The government has increased the VAT by 4% from 11% to 15% with effect from 02nd of May 2016.

JVP MP Vijitha Herath Who Was Detained Regarding An Accident Acquitted From The Charges Of Driving Under Liqour Influence

The Propaganda Secretary of the leftist Jantha Wimukthi Peramuna(JVP) MP Vijitha Herath who was arrested by the Police Monday(30) night after his vehicle was crashed into a telephone pole in Rajagiriya(In Colombo)has been today(01) acquitted from the charges of driving under liquor influence  by Colombo Traffic Court Magistrate.

However MP Herath was ordered to pay Rs.1500 fee for two other charges on failing to prevent an accident and damaging public property.

The Welikada Police have detained the MP Monday night soon after the accident but later released on police bail. 

MP Herath has told the media earlier he was not under the liqour influence at the time of the accident and he lost the control of his vehicle while trying to save the life of a pedestrian who crossed the road unexpectedly.

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Peoples Movement For The Rights Of Patients Requested President Sirisena To Intervene When Making Appointments To Independant Drug Regulatory Authority

The Peoples Movement For The Rights Of Patients has yesterday(31) made a written request from President Maithripala Sirisena to intervene and  provide necessary facilities and powers to the  Independent Drug Regulatory Authority to carry out their functions independently  and more effectively.

The Movement has also urged the President to make all appointments to  Drug Regulatory Authority according to the National Drug Policy Act as problems occurred  regarding the chairman and chief executive officer posts of the Authority recently.

Incraese Of VAT And Tax Incraese On Vehicles Temporary Things-Deputy Minister Of Transport

The deputy minister of Transport Asoka Wijethunge has stated that the increase of value added tax(VAT) and tax increase on vehicles are temporary things.

The backward  economic policies adapted by previous government caused this tax increase the state minister has stressed.

HEALTH TIP

What Are the Most Common Causes of Abdominal Pain?

Whether it's a mild stomach ache, sharp pain, or stomach cramps, abdominal pain can have numerous causes. Some of the more common causes include:

• Indigestion
• Constipation
• Stomach virus
• Menstrual cramps
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Food poisoning
• Food allergies
• Gas
• Lactose intolerance
• Ulcers
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Hernia
• Gallstones
• Kidney stones
• Endometriosis
• Crohn's disease
• Urinary tract infection
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Appendicitis
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What Symptoms of Abdominal Pain Are Cause for Concern?

If your abdominal pain is severe or recurrent or if it is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, contact your health care provider as soon as possible:

• Fever
• Inability to keep food down for more than 2 days
• Any signs of dehydration
• Inability to pass stool, especially if you are also vomiting
• Painful or unusually frequent urination
• The abdomen is tender to the touch
• The pain is the result of an injury to the abdomen
• The pain lasts for more than a few hours

These symptoms can be an indication of an internal problem that requires treatment as soon as possible.

Seek immediate medical care for abdominal pain if you:

• Vomit blood
• Have bloody or black tarry stools
• Have difficulty breathing
• Have pain occurring during pregnancy