


The entire population in the North-Central, North- Western
and Uva Provinces has been placed under strict medical scrutiny following
a sharp increase in kidney related diseases. A team of medical experts
from the World Health Organisation arrives in Sri Lanka today to assist in
investigations and research to ascertain the root causes of the mysterious
renal related ailments, the Health Ministry said.Healthcare Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told The
Island that in the Wilachchiya, Thanthrimale, Padaviya, Horowpathana
and Medawachchiya ...

Family members and relations of late Minister Jeyaraj
Fernandopulle yesterday gathered at the site of the bomb blast at
Weliweriya for religious observances in commemoration of the first
month of his death. The family decided to erect a statue of the late
Minister at the site.
(Photo-Nishan S. Priyantha)

JVP still to replace Wimal
The JVP is yet to decide on filling the vacancies of Party
spokesman and Propaganda Secretary. However, Kurunegala District JVP parliamentarian Anura
Kumara Dissanayake of the Somawansa faction on Monday said that..
HR Ministry sets up
disappearance hotline
The Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights has
set up a 24-hour rapid response system to deal with desparate requests
for...




