Cabinet Has Approved To A Proposal On Amending The Law To Allow Witnesses To Testify From Overseas

The cabinet has today (06)given the approval to amend the existing laws regarding allowing witnesses to testify from overseas according to the government .

Due to the requests received from many to allow witnesses from overseas testify under the existing witness and victims protection law which brought into operation this may government has decided to amend the existing law.

Under the amendment victims and witnesses in overseas will be able to give evidences from outside the country through audio visual media without attending courts.

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Government To Provide Solutions For The Increasing Prices Of Essential Goods In The Market

The government has setup a special committee under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wikramsinghe and President Maithripala Sirisena to provide solutions for the unusual way of  rising prices of some essential goods in the market the Minister Of Media Gayantha Karunathilake has stated today(06).

Although government did not impose value added tax(VAT) on essential goods the traders are reported as selling essential goods to the consumers for higher prices the Minister has stressed.To tackle this situation the special committee headed by Prime Minister and President has decided to form a task force by covering all superintendent of police areas in the island to carry out raids on errant traders and to educate the general public on tax systems he has further added.

The government has also decided to advertise the prices of essential goods twice a week through the print and electronic media he has stated.

Meanwhile government has stated that the recent VAT increase is  not  applicable for 21 essential goods, however some sections mislead the  general public  on this .

Seventeen Indian Fishermen Were Detained By Local Coast Guard Officers In Sri Lankan Waters

The sri lankan coast guard officers with the assistance of Navy Officers have detained 17 Indian Fishermen with two Indian fishing trawlers they were in while poaching in Sri Lankan waters east of point pedro today(06).

The detained fishermen and trawlers are due to be handed over to the Jaffna fisheries inspector for future course of action it has been reported.

HEALTH TIP

BURNING EYES 

In most cases, burning eyes are a symptom of another problem. A burning sensation is the most common symptom of Dry Eye Syndrome, as well as other conditions such as Blepharitis, Pink Eye, and allergies.
But there are many other reasons why one might suffer from a burning sensation in the eyes; one of the most prevalent is the presence of a foreign substance.

In most cases, burning eyes are a symptom of another problem. A burning sensation is the most common symptom of Dry Eye Syndrome, as well as other conditions such as Blepharitis, Pink Eye, and allergies.
But there are many other reasons why one might suffer from a burning sensation in the eyes; one of the most prevalent is the presence of a foreign substance.
 

  In most cases, once the irritant is taken out of the equation, the burning eyes see improvement and symptoms go away. Still, burning eyes are often accompanied by other symptoms, such as:

• Watery Eyes
• Redness
• Eye Pain
• Discharge
• Itching

The problem of burning eyes is also a symptom itself. Burning eyes are a symptom of many eye conditions. These conditions include:

• Conjunctivitis
• Blepharitis
• Pink Eye
• Sjogren’s Syndrome
• Dry Eyes
• Photophobia
• Rosacea
• Wegener’s Granulomatosis

 

There are many reasons for eyes to burn. In most cases it is due to an environmental condition, and the sufferer needs to remove himself or herself from the area in order to see improvement. Environmental causes include:

• Dust
• Windy days
• Sun exposure
• Smoke
• Airborne chemical irritants
• Other chemical irritants, including chlorine in a swimming pool
• Hair spray
• Smog

Allergy-related causes include:

• Pollen
• Dust
• Mold
• Pet dander
• Fragrances, such as a burning incense, perfume, or cologne.
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If you are suffering from a burning sensation in your eyes that has lasted for more than a few days, you should contact your eye care provider to determine whether there is an underlying condition.

Around 80% Of The Schools And More Than 80%Of The Construction Sites In Colombo District Have Been Reported As Maintaining Dengue Mosquito Breeding Sites

According to a survey carried out recently by entomology officers around 80% of  the schools and over 80% of the constriction sites  in Colombo district  are maintaining. Dengue mosquito breeding sites.


The president of the Health Services  entomology officers union Mr.najith sumanasena has stated that the dengue mosquito density in districts of Colombo.Kandy.Gampaha and Kalutara has reached an epidemic level and currently it stands as 15-20 in the dengue mosquito index.

Accordingly if the dengue mosquito density in a district  indicated  as  more than 5%  on  the dengue mosquito index it can described as an epidemic situation he has stressed.