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Measles on the rise in 9 districts

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Measles has resurfaced in Sri Lanka, despite being recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019 for successfully eradicating the disease.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (Dec. 27), Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Palitha Mahipala said that a surge of Measles cases have been reported from 09 districts, namely Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Kandy, Jaffna, Kurunegala, and Kalmunai.

To combat this unexpected setback, health authorities have devised a special programme in collaboration with the WHO’s South Asian regional office and the Geneva office.

This targeted initiative aims to administer measles vaccinations to infants aged between 06 – 09 months, focusing exclusively on the aforementioned nine districts. The vaccination drive is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Authorities have also decided to include children between 09 – 15 months of age who may have missed their initial measles vaccination The vaccinations will be available at the nearest clinics.

In addition, a second vaccination drive is planned to be held island wide on the 03rd week of January, Dr. Mahipala added.

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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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