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 GALLSTONES
The most common symptom of gallstones is pain in the stomach area or in the upper right part of the belly, under the ribs.
The pain may:

• Start suddenly in the center of the upper belly (epigastric area) and spread to the right upper back or shoulder blade area. It is usually hard to get comfortable. Moving around does not make the pain go away.
• Prevent you from taking normal or deep breaths.
• Last 15 minutes to 24 hours. Continuous pain for 1 to 5 hours is common.
• Begin at night and be severe enough to wake you.
• Occur after meals.

Gallstone pain can cause vomiting, which may relieve some of the belly (abdominal) pain and pressure. Pain that occurs with a fever, nausea, and vomiting or loss of appetite may be a sign of inflammation or infection of the gallbladder (acute cholecystitis). Symptoms that may mean that a gallstone is blocking the common bile duct include:

• Yellowing of the skin and the white part of the eyes (jaundice).
• Dark urine.
• Light-colored stools.
• A fever and chills.
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• Call your doctor immediately if you have:
  
• Pain that may be caused by gallstones (continuous moderate to severe pain in the upper right abdomen ) along with a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher and chills that are clearly not caused by stomach flu or any other reason.
• Pain in the upper midsection or upper right abdomen, along with a yellow tint to your skin and the white part of your eyes, dark yellow-brown urine, or light-colored stools.
• Diabetes or an impaired immune system and you have symptoms that may be caused by gallstones.

If you have symptoms of gallstones but no fever, chills, or yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes, you may still require evaluation and treatment. Schedule an appointment with your doctor.

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Price Of A Cigarette Has Been Increased By Seven Rupees

The price of a Cigarette has been increased by Rs.7 with effect from midnight last night according to the Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake.

The Cabinet has last week approved a proposal to impose a 15% VAT(value added tax) on Cigarettes and to increase the production tax imposed on Cigarette  by Rs.5.

In view of reducing  the smoking habit of  locals Cabinet has also approved a proposal to increase the Cess Tax imposed on imported Beedi(Locally made Cigarettes) Leaves from Rs.2000 to Rs.3000.

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A 11 Year Old Girl Had Been Committed Suicide In Madulsima Area

A 11 year old girl in Madulsima area(Uva Province) had been committed suicide by hanging herself according to the Police.

The cause behind the suicide has not yet been revealed the Police have stated.

The body of the deceased had sent to Matigahatanne Hospital for the post mortem.MadulSima Police are conducting further investigations on the incident.

World Health Organization Again Appealed From South East Asian Countries To Prevent Spreading Of Zika In Their Countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) has yesterday (03) again appealed from the South East Asian Regional Countries including Sri Lanka to adapt strong measures to prevent,detect and respond to the spreading of  Zika Virus Infection in their countries as Zika Virus related  two infants were found from Thailand who are suffering from  "Microsephaly"(with small heads) condition.

The South East Asian Countries should strengthen their mosquito control programmes in view of preventing the spreading of Zika Virus Infection in their countries and steps should be taken to prevent pregnant  mothers from exposing to Zika Virus as the virus infection caused severe threat to the health and well being of pregnant mothers and their unborn children  the WHO has stated.

Sri Lanka's Health Ministry has appealed from Sri Lankan Pregnant Mothers recently to avoid traveling Zika Infected countries as a precautionary measure.

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Court Given A Permission To CID To Investigate On Missing Body Parts of Wasim Thajudeen

Colombo Magistrate Court has yesterday(03) given a permission to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to carry out Investigations at the Malabe Private Medical Collage to find out the missing body parts of murdered former Rugby Player Wasim Thajudeen.

The former Chief Judicial Medical officer(JMO) in Colombo Professor Ananda Samarasekera who is now the vice chancellor of Private Medical Collage is believed to have transported  the body organs of former Rugby player to the Private Medical Collage in Malabe.

Earlier the anticipatory bail application filed by former Colombo JMO Professor  Samarasekera had been rejected by the Court .

Two Proposed Bills Related To Buddhism To Be Approved By Maha Sangha Before Presented To Parliament

The proposed "Theravada Bhikku Dialogue " and "Buddhist Temporaries Ordinance (Vihara  Gam Devala  Act)Bills will not be presented to the Parliament until received approval from the Maha Sangha according to the Deputy Speaker Thilanga Sumathipala.

This decision has been taken during the Party Leaders meeting held this morning the Deputy Speaker has stated.

Earlier  Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe has stated that the proposed two bills will be taken to debate in Parliament on 04th of October(Tomorrow).

Capital Cities Of The Countries

Country                          Capital


                      Europe

Romania                     Bucharest

Bulgaria                      Sofia

Greece                       Athens

France                        Paris

Spain                          Madrid


                 America

Canada                        Ottawa

USA                            Washington D.C                      

Alaska                         Juneau


               Africa

Congo                         Kinshasha

Tunisia                       Tunis

Ethiopia.                    Addis Ababa

Uganda.                      Kampala


                  Asia

Afghanistan                 Kabul

Philippines                   Manila

Bangladesh                  Dhaka

Nepal                            Kathmandu                  

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New Zealand Will Assist To Develop Sri Lankan Film Industry-New Zealand Governor

" New Zealand will provide it's assistance,knowledge and expertise to modify the Sri Lankan Film Industry and to establish a National Film Development Board in the country "  the governor general  of New Zealand Shrimathi Patsy Reddy  pledged to the Sri Lankan delegation headed by Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe which met her recently.

During the meeting with Sri Lankan Prime  Minister a first of it's kind with a head of state after the New Zealand Governor assumed her duties in her post, Shrimathy Reddy has stated that she will give her personal support too to develop Sri  Lankan Film Industry.

During the meeting the New Zealand Governor and  Sri Lankan Prime Minister had discussed on  bi  lateral issues relevant to both countries it has been reported.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Court Has Today (03) Given PermissionTo Former Defense Secretary To Leave For China

The Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya has today (03) given a permission to former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapakshe to leave for China to attend a Defense Seminar  as per a request made by him.

After taking into consideration the application filed by Former Defense Secretary Rajapakshe at the court by requesting permission to leave for China the Colombo Chief Magistrate has announced his decision today.


Earlier the Colombo Chief Magistrate Court had directed the Department of Immigration and Emigration to temporarily suspend the passport of former Defense Secretary over the floating armory issue.

Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Cabral Given A Statement To FCID

Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division(FCID)has today(03) recorded a statement from the former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivad Cabral over controversial financial deals of previous government.

The former Central Bank Governor  Cabral who arrived in FCID Headquarters this morning had given a statement regarding controversial Hedging and Divi Naguma Department Deals according to sources.

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Kidney cancer -- also called renal cancer -- is a disease in which kidney cells become malignant (cancerous) and grow out of control, forming a tumor. Almost all kidney cancers first appear in the lining of tiny tubes (tubules) in the kidney. This type of kidney cancer is called renal cell carcinoma. The good news is that most of kidney cancers are found before they spread (metastasize) to distant organs. And cancers caught early are easier to treat successfully. However, these tumors can grow to be quite large before they are detected.

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They lie in your lower abdomen on each side of your spine. Their main job is to clean your blood, removing waste products and making urine.

In many cases, people may have no early symptoms of kidney cancer. As the tumor grows larger, symptoms may appear. You may have one or more of these kidney cancer symptoms:

• Blood in your urine
• A lump in your side or abdomen
• A loss of appetite
• A pain in your side that doesn't go away
• Weight loss that occurs for no known reason
• Fever that lasts for weeks and isn't caused by a cold or other infection
• Extreme fatigue
• Anemia
• Swelling in your ankles or legs

Maybe you've had kidney cancer symptoms such as pain in your side, weight loss, or extreme fatigue. Or maybe your doctor has found a lump in your side during a routine exam or a sign of kidney cancer during a test for another disease. Regardless, to confirm a diagnosis of kidney cancer, you will need a thorough physical exam, health history, and tests.

Your doctor will feel your abdomen and side for lumps and check for fever and high blood pressure, among other things. You will also answer questions about your health habits, any past illnesses, and types of treatment.

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Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe To Attend World Economic Forum Summit In New Delhi,India

Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe is due to leave India this Tueday (04) to attend the World Economic Forum Summit scheduled to be held  in New Delhi,India.

During his stay in New Delhi Prime Minister Wikramasinghe  is due to meet his Indian Counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Singh Modi it has been reported.

Police Have Taken Into Custody 44,290 Kilo Grammes Of Waste Tea From Kohilawatte

Police have taken into custody  44,290 Kilo Grammes of waste tea which not suitable for human consumption stored at a warehouse in kohilawatte,wellampitiya(Western Province) yesterday (01) .

Police had arrested two persons regarding the storage of waste tea in a warehouse.The raid at the warehouse has been carried out as per an information receieved by the special task force.

Wellampitiya Police are conducting an investigations on the incident.

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Air Port Customs Officers Arrested A Sri Lankan Female with 500 Grammes Of Gold

Air Port customs officers have arrested a 60 year old Sri Lankan female at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Air Port today (02)while attempting to smuggle a stock of Gold worth around Rs.3 million according to the Customs Officers.

The suspected female who arrived in Katunayake Air Port from Dubai concealed  500 grammes of Gold inside her jacket the sources have stated.

Police Have Arrested Former LTTE Rebel Regarding Assaulting Family Members Of Soldiers

Police have arrested a former LTTE Rebel in connection with assaulting some of the residents at Housing Scheme for families of army soldiers in Vavuniya (Northern Province).

The suspect was arrested in Kilinochchi Area and has been remanded after being produced before the court. .

Six Local Fishermen Were Arrested While Illegally Fishing in Seas Off Thalaimannar

Navy personal have arrested six local fishermen while illegally fishing in the seas off Thalaimannar (Northern Province) by using banned monofilament nets it has been reported.

Along with the fishermen Navy personal have taken into custody two dinghies (boats) and ten monofilament nets the sources said.

The arrested fishermen and equipment had been handed over to the fisheries officials in Mannar for future course of action.

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Kandy Police Have Arrested Twelve Suspects For Selling And Keeping Narcotics

The officers attached to the Anti Fraud Unit  of  Kandy Police had arrested twelve persons on charges of selling and being in possession of narcotics at Katugasthota Area today (02).

The Police Officers had also taken into custody more than  200 packettes of narcotics in the possession of the suspects.

There are two persons issued with summons among the suspects and after being produced before the Kandy Magistrate Court those two  had been remanded until 14th of October and other ten suspects were released on bail it has been reported.

The Ani Fraud Unit of the Kandy Police ate investigating on the incident.

A Suspect Had Thrown A Hand Grenade At Athurugiriya Police Officers During A Raid

A suspect had thrown a hand grenade at Athurugiriya Police officers when the officers went to arrest him over a case to his residence in Athurugiriya Area this morning.

As a result of the grenade attack Police Officers had shot the suspect , but he escaped and fled away from the scene according to the police.

No one was injured due to the grenade attack ,however Police believed the suspect may have been injured due to the gun shooting.

Athurugiriya Police have launched a search operation to arrest the suspect.

Two Were Killed And One Injured Due To A Motor Bicycle-Jeep Collision At Bingiriya

Two persons were killed and one got  injured and hospitalized following the two motor bicycles they were riding head on collision with a Jeep on Bingiriya-Thimbiriwewa Road (North Western Province)today(02).

The injured was admitted to the Bingiriya Base Hospital for treatment.

Police have arrested the driver of the Jeep regarding the accident and he is  due to be produced before the court.

The bodies of the deceased  persons who are 54 and  39 year old had been sent to Bingiriya Hospital for post mortem.

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An Individual Was Killed Due To A Wild Elephant Attack In Kadiyanaru Area

An individual was killed due to an attack by a wild elephant at Roogama in Kadiyanaru Area (Eastern Province) it has been reported.

The deceased has been identified as a resident in Eravur .His body had been sent to Chenkaladi Hospital and Kadiyanaru Police are investigating on the incident.

Galle Police Had Removed A Group Of Protesting Mahamodara Hospital Nurses Who Blocked The Colombo-Galle Road

Galle Police have today(01)removed a group of nurses attached to Mahamodara Hospital in Galle who had protested by blocking  the Colombo-Galle main road .

A group of nurses attached to the Mahamodara Hospital had protested by blocking the road  against the unlawful actions of  Hospital Director it has been reported.

Due to the protest a heavy traffic had  prevailed in the area today sources have stated.

Two Persons Were Arrested At A Cannabis Cultivation In Habbegamuwa

The Special Task Force Personal attach to Buttala Police had today (01) raided a Cannabis Cultivation at Habbegamuwa in Unakanda area (Uva Province)and arrested two persons who were working in the cultivation.

The Special Police Task Force personal had taken steps to  destroy  the half acre canabis cultivation by torching it .

The two suspects arrested by the task force personal were handed over to the Habbegamuwa Police for further investigations on the incident.

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Two Persons Were Injured And Hospitalized Due To A Lorry-Train Collision At Ragama

Two persons were injured and hospitalized following the small lorry they were in collided with a express train travelling from Mahava area to Colombo Fort at the unprotected railway crossing inBatuwatta,Ragama (In Colombo) today (01).

The injured were admitted to Ragama Teaching Hospital for treatment.

Ragama Police are conducting an investigations on the accident.

Sri Lanka And New Zealand To Establish High Commissions Of Each Other Countries

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key had agreed to establish High Commissions of each other countries at Colombo and Wellington it has been reported.

At the moment consulate offices are functioning between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

Addressing a media briefing held  in Aukland,New Zealand this morning New Zealand Prime Minister Key has stated that establishing High Commissions in Colombo and Wellington in the next few years will help to support the strong economic relationship shared between the two countries and Sri Lankan government's rebuilding process of the country after a generation long civil war in the country. 

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE - LETS LERAN ABOUT CAPITAL CITIES OF THE COUNTRIES

From today(01) twice a week the names of important capital cities in countries around the globe will appear in this Blog.

Country                              Capital City

                    Europe

Italy                                      Rome

Switzerland                        Bern

Finland                                Helsinki

Hungary                              Budapest

Austria                                 Vienna

Germany                             Berlin

                      Africa

Nigeria                                Lagos

Somalia                               Mogadishu

Morocco                               Rabat

Algeria                                 Algiers


                     Asia

Vietnam                               Hanoi

Indonesia                             Jakartha

Around 270,000 Children Under 16 Years In Sri Lanka Are Being Hospitalized And 2600 Die Annually Due To Accidents

Around 270,000 children under 16 years of age are being hospitalized and 2600  die annually in Sri Lanka due to  accidents according to the Consultant Community Physician attached to Family  Health Bureau Dr.Kapila Jayaratne.

The majority of the child deaths reported from Sri Lanka annually have occurred before admission to hospital and only 150 deaths have been reported after admission to hospitals he has stressed.

Addressing a media seminar  on "Prevention of Child Accidents" held at Health Education Bureau in Colombo yesterday (30) Dr.Jayaratne has stated that the main reasons behind child deaths occur in Sri Lanka are being identified as murders,motor car accidents,drowning,falling,burns and poisioning.

According to the Police reports in 2015 around 4012 children had been injured due to motor car accidents and 1087 of them had received serious injuries he said.152 children died due to accidents that year it has been reported.

In Sri Lanka every seven hours a child dies due to an injury and every two minutes a child admitted to a  hospital due to injuries it has been revealed.

A special programme has been launched since yesterday (30)in all MOH areas in the country to make parents and authorities aware on accidents faced by children and the ways of  preventing such accidents  Dr.Jayaratne has  further added.

Police Narcotics Bureau Had Arrested Two Persons Along With Over 100 Narcotics Pills At Maligawatte

Police Narcotics Bureau officials had today (01) arrested two persons who had been engaged in distributing the narcotic "Ecstacy Pill" along with over 100 such pills and Rs.60,000 in cash in their possession at Maligawatte (In Colombo) area .

The Police Narcotics Bureau officials had earlier arrested one of the suspects at Maligawatte and upon the information receieved from him the second suspect too had been arrested in the same area.

Police Narcotics Bureau which investigating on thd incident is due to produce the  two suspects before  Maligakanda Magistrate Court .

Prevention Of Terrorism Act Will Soon Be Replaced By Counter Terrorism Law-Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe

The prevention of terrorism act  will soon be replaced by the counter terrorism law according to the Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe.

Prime Minister Wilramasinghe who is currently in New Zealand for a state visit has stated that by next week the first draft of the counter terrorism law will be available for discussion.

Sri Lanka has a quiet open society these days where fear is no longer a factor he has further added."Present Sri Lankan Government has achieved most of the things up to now promised before coming to power including setting up a missing persons office" Prime Minister had revealed.

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