A Minor Tremor Occurred In Haputhale Area-Residents

A minor earth tremor lasted around one minute  has been occurred in Haletathanne area at Haputhale

 early this morning (17) according to the residents of the area.

However according to the Geological Sciences and Mining  Bureau no evidance has been found that such a tremor  occurred in the area. 

Two Persons Were Injured Due To A Gun Shooting In Elpitiya

Two persons have been injured and hospitalized due

to a gun shooting incident occurred in Nugethota area in Elpitiya today (17)over a land dispute it has been reported.

The injured were admitted to the Baddegama Hospital for treatment and later they were transferred to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for further treatment .

The suspects of the gun shooting not yet been arrested.

Around 200 Dengue Patients Have Died During First Five And Half Months Of This Year

Around 200 Dengue patients have died in Sri Lanka

 during the first five and half month period of this year according to the Ministry Of Health.

Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne has been appointed a five member committee comprising with five doctors including Child Specialist Dr.Lakkumar Fernando to prepare a daily Dengue situation Report in the country and submit it to the Ministry .

Due to the recent floods spreading of Dengue has been rapidly increased and it will expect to increase  further in future the Health Ministry has stated.

Around 12 Families Evacuated Due To A Landslide Threat In Ayudagala Mountain In Galle

Around 12 families have been evacuated from

Ayudagala Mountain in Thawalama ,Galle today (17)due a landslide threat occurred in the mountain.

The evacuation of families taken place after the Geological Mine Survey Bureau had inspected the Mountain and declared it as a landslide threat area.

Meanwhile the Disaster Management Center has extended the landslide warnings issued to Ratnapura,Kegalle,Galle,Matara,Hambanthota ,Nuwara Eliya and Kalutara Districts due to the heavy showers prevailing there.

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Sugar Importers Association Reduced The Wholesale Price Of Sugar By Three Rupees

The Sugar Importers Association has reduced the

wholesale price of Sugar by Rs.3 from Rs.99 to Rs.96 with effect from today (17) due to the dropped sugar prices in the world market according to the Association .

The Association has stressed that although the government has increased the special commodity tax imposed on imported sugar last week,Sugar Importers Association has managed to avoid increasing of price of sugar.

However All ceylon Canteen Owners Association has increased the prices of Milk and Plain Tea due to the tax increase.

A 17 Year Old Teenager Was Killed After A Lorry Run Over Him

A  17 year old teenager was killed after a lorry had run

over him in Madurankuliya area on Chilaw-Puttalam main road this morning (17).

The crtically injured teenager had succumbed to his injuries after admission to the Puttalam Base Hospital.

The deceased had faced this incident while walking on the road with few of his friends it has been reported.

Mundalama police have a launched a search operation to arrest the driver of the lorry who is responsible for the incident.