Quick Look

Yoghurt manufacturers in distress

Raja Waidyasekera - Tissamaharama special corr

Small scale yoghurt manufacturers in the Hambantota district complain that they are not recognized by banks and lending institutions.

They say they are getting step-motherly treatment from these institutions.

Appeal

Sisira Dissanayake of 31/9, Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe Mawatha, Kandy is suffering from a chronic kidney disease and in end stage of renal failure. The doctor treating him has recommended a kidney transplant to save him. He needs A Positive or O Group kidney.

He is on regular twice a week haemodialysis at Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital and this has to be done until a kidney transplant is carried out. The cost of the treatment is Rs 4,000,000.

Patient's brother D M S Dissanayake appeals to a kidney donor to contact him dialing 077-2976544.

Suspension bridge dilapidated

G A Gunasena - Ginigathena special corr

The suspension bridge over Kehelgamuoya on the Koswatte-Homagama Road in the Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat Division is in a dilapidated condition. The wooden planks fixed on the 120 feet long bridge constructed by the Ambagamuwa North Village Council a few decades ago have been decayed making a death trap for villagers travelling on the Koswatte-Homagama Road.

Bridge needs repairs

Gamini Samaranayake - Kandy Roving Correspondent

The Madawala Watawanguwa bridge close to Madeena National College, along the Madawala-Kandy Road is in a dilapidated condition. One side of the bridge has been damaged.

The residents of the area say the bridge is about 60 years old and if repairs are not carried out, it could collapse.

New bus service

Gamini Samaranayake - Kandy Roving Correspondent

A new bus service from Teldeniya to Negombo via Kandy, Kegalle, Warakapola, Nittambuwa, Veyangoda and Minuwangoda was started by the Teldeniya CTB depot recently.

Kurunegala principals to assist students

Ariyapala Wansathilake - Kurunegala Central Special

The Kurunegala District Government School Principals' Association has made arrangements to conduct extra classes for students during weekends and public holidays. Special conferences and workshops will also be organized at electoral level in the Kurunegala and Puttalam districts.

Needy students will benefit from this. Several leading businessmen in Kurunegala have volunteered to assist the programme.

Weheragala project redresses water woes

Raja Waidyasekera - Tissamaharma special corr

The Weheragala reservoir project has reduced the water scarcity of the Hambantota district to a great extent. The construction work on the project was handled by local engineers. The government spent Rs 182.2 million for the project. The water of the reservoir helps cultivate 500 acres of paddy at Kataragama and Sellakataragama.

Sand mining affects Kirama Oya

Raja Waidyasekera - Tissamaharama special corr

Excessive mechanized sand mining is causing destruction to the banks of the Kirama Oya. The Kirama Oya starts from Walasmulla and flows to the sea through the Tangalle town. It is in 20 miles long and provides water for 6,000 acres of paddy.

The Weeraketya Irrigation Engineer said the matter has been brought to the notice of Beliatta Police.

Development centre at neglected state

Raja Waidyasekera - Tissamaharama specialcorr

Several sections of the Suriyawewa development centre are not functioning.

The centre was opened to provide vocational training for the youth and technical know-how for the farming community in the area.

Medical camp

Kalmunai Zahira College Sri Lanka units students organised a free medical camp for flood effected people in Sainthamuruthu and Maligaikadu areas in Ampara district at Maligaikadu at Hussain Vidyalaya under the patronage of the Kalmunai Ashroff Memorial Hospital on Sunday.

Patients were treated for skin diseases, heart problems, eye diseases, blood pressure and other ailments.

Inculcating reading habit

M.I. M. Azhar, Maligaikadu group corr

The Sainthamaruthu Divisional Education Director’s Office has instructed the schools under its purview to launch programmes to elevate the reading habit among students. The Divisional Education Director has instructed through the heads of schools and teachers to inculcate the habit of reading to facilitate Knowledge acquisition.

Heavy vehicles damage road

M. I. M. Azhar, Maligaidadu group corr

Sand loaded heavy vehicles plying on the Nainakadu – Kuduri Road in Ampara district, have damaged the road. Under this condition, common transport activities have come to a standstill causing hardships to the public.

Karaithivu Canal polluted

I. M. Azhar, Maligaikadu group Corr

The Karaithivu thona canal crossing the Sainthamaruthu Divisional Secretariat area is facing environment pollution creating difficulties to thousands of families.

Some dwellers along the canal bunds have diverted the waste of their toilets and other places while parts of animal carcasses from abattoirs are also directed to the canal.

Ambulances for Sabaragamuwa hospitals

A. M. Gunasekera Banda - Balangoda Central group Corr

Sabaragamuwa Chief Minister Maheepala Herath will distribute 40 ambulances among base and district hospitals in the province, which are to be received from the central government, said Provincial Health Service director Kapila Kannangara.

Errant trader in hot water

Theja Vidyarupa - Akuressa group corr

A trader of Kalubowitiyana found guilty of displaying expired yoghurt and cake for selling, was fined Rs. 3,000 by Morawaka District Judge Kusalani Ayodya.

Morawaka P.H.I., M.A.C. Prasad Prosecuted.