Post-mortem of deceased Danish tourist on Monday

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2 years ago

July 16, 2023

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The postmortem of the Danish tourist whose body was found close to the Alagalla rock is due to be held on Monday at the Peradeniya hospital.

The Danish National has been identified as Karb Munk Ebssen.

Representatives of the family and the Embassy officials are expected to be present at the post-mortem.

A Foreign Ministry spokesman said that in addition to the family members, the Danish embassy in New Delhi was informed about the death.

On Saturday Kandy Chief Magistrate Srinith Wijesekara accompanied by the Judicial Medical Officer R.P. Jayasuriya and the police visited the scene of the incident.

The body was brought to the Peradeniya hospital earlier.

Danish National Ebssen, before her departure to climb the Algalla rock, had told the manager of the lodge that during her stay in Kandy, she had heard about a particular rock and wanted to climb it.

Lodge Manager B.M.W.A. Devamitta told police that during her stay in Kandy, she had visited a few scenic locations and was keen to visit more such locations.

She had left the lodge last Monday and not returned that night, prompting the lodge manager to inform the tourist police.

(Sunday Times)

Heat Index expected at ‘Caution’ level

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3 hours ago

April 16, 2025

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Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ tomorrow (April 16) at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts, the Meteorology Department warned.

Effect of the heat index on the human body is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

Accordingly, people at jobsites are urged to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible.

Also, constant checks should be made up on the elderly and the sick.

Adults are advised to not leave children unattended and limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.

The public is also urged to wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.

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Heavy traffic on Ella-Wellawaya road

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4 hours ago

April 16, 2025

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Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along the Ella-Wellawaya road due to continuous rainfall.

According to the police, vehicle queues had stretched up to five kilometres.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes to avoid the traffic congestion.

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Govt. needs a plan to face US taxes – RW

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8 hours ago

April 16, 2025

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Former President – Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized that the Sri Lankan government needs to unveil a plan to face the situation created by the US reciprocal taxes.

Making a special statement, Mr. Wickremesinghe points out that although the taxes have been paused at the moment, it will not be scrapped altogether as it is a part of Trump’s manifesto.

As a direct consequence of these taxes, around 100,000 jobs are at risk, he warned, adding that the consequences would ripple across the broader economy.

“Even if the taxes imposed on Sri Lanka are slashed, we will be compelled to pay taxes of 25% – 30%, resulting in exports still declining” he said.

Noting that Sri Lanka will have to generate funds to start setting its debts by 2028 as per the debt restructuring programme, Mr. Wickremesinghe emphasizes that the Government will have to treat this as an emergency situation and come out with a plan to face the situation.

He emphasizes that firstly, discussions must be held with the US and secondly, it must be planned how to solve this issue domestically.