Fire destroys 35 acres of forest land
Around 35 acres of forest was destroyed on Saturday in a fire that erupted in the protected areas of the Castlereagh reservoir and Devon Falls. Police suspect that the fire has been deliberately caused
Daily News (Sri Lanka)
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Over 6,000 dengue breeding places in Colombo
The Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry last month launched a massive program to combat dengue in 68 divisional secretariat divisions with the patronage of MOH offices, PHIs and Civil Defence Committees. Under this program, in Colombo district alone 23,100 houses were inspected and 6,138 of them were found to be mosquito breeding places.
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World Bank provides more support to improve health care
The World Bank has approved a US$24 million IDA credit providing further support to the Government of Sri Lanka
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Four wild jumbo deaths in NWP
Four wild elephants have died after being shot, poisoned and electrocuted during the 2009, in the North Western Province. According to latest information and statistics of the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Meanwhile, eight injured wild elephants too are reported to be roaming about in Galgamuwa ad Nikaweratiya electorates of the Kurunegala District.
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Environment protection: Local Authorities playing pivotal role
Although the word 'Environment' is not mentioned in Local Government enactments, Local Authorities in Sri Lanka, were playing an important role in the management and protection of the environment. Long before the Central Environment Authority was established in 1981.
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Sri Lanka handled Swine Flu well - WHO
The WHO commended the Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry for very successful handling of first AH1N1 (Swine Flu) cases. The Ministry took all possible steps and managed the situation within 24 hours and acted quickly.
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Six dengue deaths
Six dengue patients have died at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital upto now, according to latest records. Hundred and three patients have been treated at the hospital, Provincial Health and Indigenous Medicine Minister Asoka Wadigamangawa told the Daily News. Wadigamangawa said dengue cases have been reported from Kurunegala, Narammala, Polgahawela and Rideegama areas.
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First Swine Flu case
The first person diagnosed with Swine Flu has been found in the country, said Healthcare and Nutrition Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday evening at a hurriedly convened press conference held at the Health Ministry in Colombo.
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Poachers kill she-elephant in advanced pregnancy
A she-elephant in an advanced stage of pregnancy has been shot dead by poachers at the Hurulu Environment park in close proximity to Kodigalakande Forest Hermitage at Habarana-Trincomalee main road. Wildlife officials attached to Mahaweli Zone said that this 20 to 25 years old and 6 1/2 foot tall elephant would have probably been shot somewhere near June 5 or 6, a day before Poson Poya day.
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Sri Lanka aims self-sufficiency in fisheries
Sri Lanka can save USD 400 million annually in foreign exchange by becoming self-sufficient in fish while providing employment to thousands of people, Chairman Maubima Lanka Foundation Ariyseela Wickramanayake told Daily News Business.
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Kandy tops dengue deaths
Kandy has recorded the highest number of dengue deaths which is over 22. One thousand four hundred and fifty dengue patients have also been reported from Kandy, Central Provincial Health Services Director Dr. Shanthi Samarasinghe said. Dengue cases have been reported from Kandy town, Yatinuwara, Udunuwara, Akurana and Galagedera areas.