Sri Lanka Navy Have Detained Four Indian Fishermen While Fishing In Sri Lankan Waters

Sri Lanka Navy with the assistance of coastal guards have detained four indian fishermen while they were  illegally fishing in Sri Lanka's sea area in south of Mannar today (15).

Sri Lanka Navy had also detained the fishing trawler the detained  fishermen were in.

The detained fishermen and their trawler have been handed over to the fisheries department office in Mannar for future action according to the navy..

QUOTES FOR LIFE

Water Board Has Announced A 12 Hour Water Cut To Be Imposed In Several Areas In Colombo Tomorrow (16)

The national water supply and drainage board has today(15) announced that a 12 hour water cut will be imposed  in 13 areas of Colombo District from 12 noon to midnight tomorrow (16).

Accordingly the water supply to maharagama,kottawa,boralasgamuwa,pannipitiya,homagama,pelenwatta,rukmalgama,maththegoda,meepe,godagama,padukka,hanwella and kaluaggala areas due to an urgant repairs at kalatuwawa water purification plant.

The water will be supplied to kaduwela area during the water cut period at a low preassure the water board has announced.

A School Prinicipal In Polonnaruwa Detained Over Bribery Charges

The bribery commission officials have today (15) detained a prinicipal of a school in polonnaruwa (in north central province)area while soliciting a bribe of Rs.2750 at his office in the school.

A former teacher of the school had handed over the bribe to the principal through a security guard for sign several documents of her.

HEALTH TIP

There are eight different types of thread-like nematodes that cause filariasis. Most cases of filaria are caused by the parasite known as Wuchereria bancrofti.

Depending on the area which the worms affect, filariasis is classified as-

• Lymphatic filariasis (Elephantiasis) – which affects the lymphatic system, including the lymph nodes.
• Subcutaneous filariasis- which affects the subcutaneous layer of the skin.
• Serous cavity filariasis- which affects the serous cavity of the abdomen.

Filariasis is not a life-threatening infection but it can cause lasting damage to the lymphatic system. The disease causes no symptoms in the initial stage. Therefore, most people initially are not aware that they have filariasis. Lymphedema with thickening of the skin and underlying tissues is the classical symptom of filariasis.

Filariasis is usually diagnosed by direct demonstration of the parasite in the nocturnal blood sample or skin specimen. 

 While medicines like diethylcarbamazine (DEC) are available to treat filariasis, the gross swelling of the leg makes a person look noticeable and ugly. Hence, it is better to protect from the bites of filarial-spreading mosquitoes by using mosquito repellent creams, mats, coils, aerosols and prevent breeding of mosquitoes with better practice of hygiene and sanitation.

No Reports On Sri Lankans Among Those Affected Due To Yesterday's Terrorist Attack In France-Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry

The Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry has today(15) says that still there are no reports on any Sri Lankan National being affected due to the yesterday's(14) brutal  terrorist attack in French City "Nice" which killed more than 80 persons including Children.

Sri Lankan Embassy in France is keeping in touch with local authorities since the attack to find about  if there are any Sri Lankan affected due to the terrorist attack which st rucked towards the crowd who were watching the Bastille Day fire works in the City of Nice the Foreign Ministry has stated.

Around 20 persons were reported as critically injured due to the terrorist attack.