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Childhood asthma on the rise in Sri Lanka, health officials warn

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The reports of diseases such as childhood asthma have increased these days, according to the Consultant Paediatrician of Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children Dr. Deepal Perera.

He further stated that there is an increase in the influenza cases being reported over the past couple of days.

He noted that if a child exhibits symptoms such as a cough and difficulty in breathing, it could be a sign of asthma. According to him, both influenza and various viral fevers are currently spreading and, particularly the fever is affecting the upper respiratory tract. He added that the situation could likely worsen.

“Therefore, if a child has a cough, cold or fever it is advisable to keep the child at home,” said the Consultant Paediatrician.

He further advised that if children are showing such symptoms they should wear a mask and urged parents to be extra cautious about the potential increase in asthma and respiratory diseases among children.

“Coughing occurring mainly during the night might be a sign of childhood asthma”, warned Dr. Deepal.

He also noted that if a cough is accompanied by chest pain and fever, it is important to keep an eye on the fever, as it could potentially develop into pneumonia while emphasizing the importance to check whether the illness might be affecting the lower respiratory tract and upper respiratory tract due to the prevailing cold climatic conditions.

(adaderana.lk)

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Concealed foreign liquor found during police raid at spare parts company

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Officers of the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit have discovered a stash of foreign liquor stashed at a well known spare parts company located in Delkanda, Nugegoda.

Upon receiving a tipoff, police discovered a large quantity of foreign liquor concealed at the company premises named ‘Lakpahana Auto’.

A 59-year-old man who works as the manager of the premises, has been arrested.

It is said that the street value of the liquor is nearly Rs. 10 million.

Police investigations further revealed that the businessman owning the spare parts company also owns two night clubs in Kottawa and Kollupitiya and the stashed liquor had been delivered to these two nightclubs.

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Bread flour prices slashed

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Leading flour manufacturers in Sri Lanka – Serendib Flour Mills and Prima, have decided to reduce bread flour prices by Rs. 10 per kilogram effective from tomorrow (Feb.18).
“During 2024, we implemented an initial reduction of Rs. 10 per kilogram in bread flour prices. While the earlier reduction did not translate to lower bread prices, both institutions have now stepped forward with an additional Rs. 10 per kilogram reduction, bringing the total reduction to Rs. 20 per kilogram,” said Mr. Kalinga Wijesekera, Director Brand and Corporate Communications, Serendib Flour Mills.

“We have informed the Minister of Trade of the latest reduction, and sincerely believe the Bakery Association will pass on the benefit of this price reduction to end consumers through reduced prices of bread and other bakery items,” he added.

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Justice Laffar’s term extended  

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The term of Acting President of the Court of Appeal – Justice Mohammed Thahir Laffar has been extended.

Accordingly, Justice Mohammed Thahir Laffar took his oath before President Anura Kumara Disanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (Feb. 17).

Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was also present on this occasion.

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