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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

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Colombo Magistrate Court Has Refused To Issue An Interim Order Against A Film

The colombo magistrate has today (12) turned down the request made by Narahenpita Police to issue an interim court order to ban the screening of the film " "Adaraneya Kathawak"( Love Story) directed by priyantha kolombage.

Narahenpita Police have requested the court through a report to issue an interim order to ban the screening of the film as it contains ten smoking and two liqor consumption scenes.

Under the Tobacco and And Alcohol Authority showing such scenes is a punishable offence the
Narahempita Police have stated through a report submitted to the court.

However by refusing to issue such order the colombo additional magistrate has stated that the duty of the court is to uplifting the cinema creations and not have power to issue an interim order against Cinema.

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WHO Committee To Recommend The Suitability Of Using Dengue Vaccine At The End Of This Month

A special committee appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to investigate on the suitability of the dengue control vaccine manufactured in france is due to recommend at the end of this month
whether that vaccine is suitable for use in countries that faced dengue including sri lanka according to the Director General Of Health Services Dr.Palitha Mahipala.

Acvording to the investigations carried out so far it has been revealed that the vaccine is not providing 100% protection for dengue Dr.Mahipala has stated during a press briefing held in Ministry Of Health today (12).

Only after WHO recommends to use dengue vaccine it is possible to register the vaccine and import it he has further added.

Board Of Investment Has Signed 46 Investment Venture Agreements In June

The Board Of Investment (BOI)has signed a total number of 46 investment agreements with investors during the month of June according the BOI.

This number is the highest number of investment agreements signed by BOI in a single month and the estimated investment value of these agreements is US Dollars 982 million it has been reported.

Among the new investment ventures signed byBOI are production,construction,mixed development,hotel sector,small hydropower plants,solar power plants,apparel,, education and research BOI has stated.

Around 8000 new direct employment opportunities to be created under these ventures BOI has revealed.