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President tells Cabinet he will contest Prez polls

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced his intention to contest the upcoming Presidential election, ‘theleader.lk‘ reports.

Making the announcement during yesterday’s (18) cabinet meeting, he had added that campaigning will commence from next month and urged the support of all the ministers.

Meanwhile, the website also says the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has refuted reports of prominent businessman – Dhammika Perera being named as the party’s presidential candidate.

The report cites a leading SLPP member as saying that such a decision can only be taken by the party politburo, which has not met since last Saturday.

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Colombo Fort – KKS express to resume daily

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Sri Lanka Railways says the Colombo Fort – Kankesanthurai Express train will resume daily operations within this month.

It is operating only on weekends at the present.

SLR says that the daily operations will now commence following capacity improvements.

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Doctors say rest is crucial for children with flu symptoms

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Pediatricians have warned that children showing symptoms of influenza may suffer heart damage if they engage in sports or strenuous physical activity.

Dr. Deepal Perera, Consultant Pediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, has advised parents to keep children with such symptoms at home and avoid sending them to school or preschool.

He has also noted that there are rising cases of Dengue, Chikungunya and Diarrhea among children as well.

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KKS police station receives anonymous threat call

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The Kankesanthurai Police Station has reportedly received an anonymous phone call alleging that around 10 police stations in the Northern Province would come under attack.

The call was received between 1:15 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. on 11 June, police said.

Police investigations have been launched in connection with the anonymous threat.

Meanwhile, the Police Media Division stated that enhanced security measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of police stations across the Northern Province.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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