Two Persons Were Killed Due To Wild Elephant Attacks

Two persons were killed in Galgamuwa and Giriulla areas last night (19) and this morning (20) due to Wild Elephant attacks it has been reported.


Accordingly a 53 year old person resided in Ihalakonwewa area in Galgamuwa was killed by a Wild Elephant while attempting to chased away the Elephant who had arrived near his house last night it has been revealed.

In another incident a 68 year old person was killed due to a Wild Elephant attack this morning while he was on the way to Polonnaruwa Hospital at Giriulla area .

Three Sluice Gates Of The Upper Kothmale Reservoir Opened Due To Heavy Showers

Three sluice gates of Upper Kothmale Reservoir had been opened since this morning (20) due to the rising water levels of the reservoir as a result of the heavy showers prevails in Central Hill areas .

The Meteorology Department has announced that due to the North Eastern monsoon rainy season ,heavy showers with strong winds will be experienced in most parts  of the Island these days.

Due to the strong winds expected in sea areas  ,Both the Fisheries community and the Navy personal have been alerted to avoid going to sea these days.

HEALTH TIP

Children who drink fruit juice have a higher risk of developing asthma

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5195701/Children-drink-fruit-juice-higher-risk-asthma.html

UK Plan To Tackle Plastic Waste Threat

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GOLDEN MELODIES

A Person Was Arrested With A Parcel Contains Banned Drug "Tramadole

Ampara Police have arrested a person with a parcel

contains around 23,000 tablets of banned Apple variety of  "Tramadole" drug in Ampara area today (19).

The parcel was recovered from a Bus travelling from Kandy to Ampara.