A Trainee Army Soldier Was Killed Due To A Wild Elephant Attack

A trainee Army soldier attached to the Special Army

base in Maduru Oya was killed due to a wild elephant attack while engaged in training at a jungle reserve in Maduru oya today (16).

The deceased had been identified as a 19 year old Army Soldier resided in Udupussallawa area according to the  police.

A Lane Of Olcot Mawatha Has Been Blocked Due To Anti SAITM Protest

One lane of the entry point of Olcott mawatha (Road)in

pettah (Colombo)has been blocked due to a protest campaign held by members of the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF),trade unionists and doctors by burning tyres and scarecrows ,demanding to abolish SAITM and release of imprisoned university student leaders near the Bo tree in Pettah this noon (16).

A heavy traffic has been reported as a result of the protest.

Student leaders Ryan jayalath ,Tampitiye Sugathanande thero and Lahiru weerasekare have been remanded over organizing anti SAITM protests by causing inconvenience to the public and protesters have demanded to relase them and abolish SAITM (Malabe ,Private Medical Collage).

HEALTH TIP

Foreign-AirAsia Flight Returns To Perth After Mid-Air Scare

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GOLDEN MELODIES

England To Ban Super Sized Chocolate Bars In Hospital Shops- A Move To Stop Spreading Non Communicable Diseases

Super-sized" chocolate bars are to be banished from hospital shops, canteens and vending machines, NHS England says.

Sweets and chocolate sold in hospitals should be 250 calories or under, the head of the body says.

Under the plans, most "grab bags" will be banned - with hospitals given a cash boost for facilitating the change.

The proposals would also see 75% of pre-packed sandwiches coming in at under 400 calories.
Pre-packed savory meals and sandwiches must also contain no more than 5g of saturated fat per 100g.

'Obesity epidemic'

In April, NHS England said it would ban sugary drinks if hospital outlets did not cut down on the number they sell.

Mr Stevens said the NHS was "stepping up" to combat an issue that was causing "an epidemic of obesity, preventable diabetes, tooth decay, heart disease and cancer"."In place of calorie-laden, sugary snacks we want to make healthier food an easy option for hospital staff, patients and visitors."

NHS staff are also being targeted as part of the move to tackle unhealthy eating, including those on overnight shifts.

Public Health England says hospitals have an "important role" in addressing obesity and not just dealing with the consequences.(BBC)

Due To The Low Rain Fall Rising Water Levels Of Three Rivers Receeding

Due to the low rain fall received during last few hours the water levels of Kalu,Gin and Nilwala rivers which were arisen since last Saturday(14) have been receding at present according to the Disaster Management Center.

Although the water levels of these rivers are receding  the flood threat might re appear if the rain fall continues the Center has stated.

Meanwhile the Meteorology Department has stated that the rain fall in several areas of the country will be reduced but strong winds will prevails in sea areas.