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Locally manufactured BTI to be used from today

Rasika SOMARATHNA

The Government is to use the locally manufactured BTI bacteria from today in a bid to stop the spread of dengue.

Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena told the media yesterday that the locally manufactured BTI will be used for the first time in the Colombo district today.

The BTI would later be used in other parts of the country as well.

No ‘market’ for ganja in Dambulla EC

Indika POLKOTUWA

Three suspects selling ganja and illicit liquor on the sly at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre premises were arrested by the Dambulla police during a raid Monday afternoon. Police also seized 15 packets of ganja and a stock of illicit liquor from their possession. Investigations are continuing.

Sun on top

Lakshmi DE SILVA

The sun travels directly on Sri Lanka from August 28 to September 8 and today it appears exactly above Periyaarichchaal, Shravasthipura, Kituluwa, and Ichchampalmpaththi, Meteorologist Damayanthi Indiketihewage told the Daily News yesterday.

She said there will be scattered thunder showers in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, Galle and Matara districts. There will also be thunder showers in the western slopes of the central hills.

There will be evening thunder showers around three o’clock in the Eastern and Northern parts of the country today.

Water cut

Water supply to Kolonnawa UC area, IDH Road, Madinnagoda, Moragasmulla, Nawala and Rajagiriya will be interrupted from 8 am to 7 pm today as the CEB will curtail electricity supplies to facilitate some repairs, said the NWSDB in a press release yesterday.

Engineering exhibition

Exmo 2010, engineering and Technological Exhibition organized by the Moratuwa University Engineering Faculty will be held at the university premises on September 9 to 11 from 9 a.m to 7 p.m. Details:

www.exmo.lk

Fines thrive Govt coffers

Wehelle PIYATHILAKE-Maharagama Special Corr.

The income added to the Government revenue from fines enforced on the cases forwarded to the Courts by the Vice Division of Maharagama Police from January 1 to June 30 amounts to Rs 2,060,500.

Rs 1,081,500 was collected from Heroin cases forwarded to the Courts.

The second highest fines amounting to Rs 573,000 were collected from the cases on illicit liquor.

Needs help

U G Wimalasena of no 506/179 Jayasiripura, Bakamuna, Polonnaruwa is suffering from acute kidney failure. Consultant Nephrologist, Kandy General Hospital has recommended a kidney transplant to save his life. The surgery will be done free of charge. But he has been asked to keep Rs 300,000 ready for dialysis treatment, medication and other medical needs.

Wimalasena says he is unable to bear this expenditure by himself due to his present financial plight.

He requests donors and the public to assist his cause by sending whatever financial contributions possible to help expedite the surgery.

All contributions should be remitted to account number 70873012 at the Bank of Ceylon Bakamuna branch. Wimalasena also requests a kind donor willing to donate an ‘A’ positive kidney to contact him on mobile 0712109525.

Stanley needs help

Former teacher and Sri Lanka School Cricket Association Former Assistant Secretary Stanley Marcus Fernando, 69, needs urgent Coronary Bypass Graft surgery.

The cost of the surgery is Rs 600,000 and Fernando is unable to foot the bill and seeks public help.

Contributions can be made to the Account of H S M Fonseka, No 02-1590401-7 Hatton National Bank, Ja-ela.

Ariyawathie recovering

Jayasiri PEDURUARACHCHI Gandara Group Corr.

Sri Lankan migrant worker L G Ariyawathie who underwent surgery at the Kamburupitiya Andapana hospital to remove 18 nails driven into her body by her cruel Saudi Employer is now progressing well and she will be discharged from hospital Thursday, September 2 as her health condition is satisfactory said Consultant Surgeon Dr Kamal Weeratunge.

Family Day at Sri Palee

A family day organized by the Past Pupils Association of Sri Palee College, Horana will be held on September 4 at 9 a.m. to strengthen the "Sri Palee Brotherhood".

The program includes Upasana, Perahera and musical and dancing extravaganza by present students, magic shows and sports items for children.

Seminar

A training seminar on "Current needs of the Pharmaceutical sector in Sri Lanka" will be conducted by the Institute of Chemistry on September 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute.

Soldier dies in accident

Chamikara WEERASINGHJE

A soldier died and two officers were injured when an Army truck skidded off the road and went down a precipice yesterday. The accident took place at Galagedara in the Madawala area of Kandy at 8 pm, Police said.

The Army truck was bound to Kurunegala from Mahiyangana. Police said the truck belongs to the Vavuniya Army Camp.

Underworld leader dies in hospital

Sandasen Marasinghe

Infamous underworld leader “Olcott.” died after admission to the Gampaha hospital. He was arrested by the STF in Kurunegala, sources said

The suspect reportedly suffered injuries while he was being taken to Colombo in an STF jeep when he attempted to escape custody.

The suspect was first admitted to the Minuangoda hospital and later transferred to the Gampaha hospital.

Remanded for possessing exam papers

A man possessing Year Five Scholarship examination papers was remanded by Additional Judge Devika Wimalasiri.

Police produced the accused before Anuradhapura court. Anuradhapura police arrested the man on information provided via Commissioner General of Exams and the Zonal Educational Office.

One hundred and fifty nine sets of photo copies of the Year Five Scholarship exam papers were found in his possession.

The police have started further investigations. YG

Free seminar on Graphic Designing

The Sri Lanka Institute of Printing under the Ministry of Youth Affiars has organized a free one day workshop style seminar on Desk Top Publishing and Computer Graphic Designing for those who intend to gain an exposure and understanding of the use of essential Graphic Software packages used in Multi Media Industry.

The seminar will be held on Sunday, September 5 from 8.30 a.m. To 2.30 p.m at Sri Lanka Institute of Printing, Government Printing Department. No. 118, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawtha, Colombo 08.

The intake will be limited to capacity and those who are interested in participating the seminar can contact the Sliop office on 2686162 or 2679791 to reserve a seat. Fax: 2686162, E-mail: [email protected], Web:www.sliop.com