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.

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)

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The Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that the road from Norton Bridge to Sripada via Ginigathhena and Diyagala will be closed for a period of 10 days due to urgent maintenance work.

The closure is required to facilitate the construction of a new Bailey bridge, as the existing structure poses a risk of collapse.

Accordingly, the road will remain closed from today (June 14) until June 24.

During this period, the Norwood Road Development Authority advises motorists to use alternative routes, including the Norton Bridge road and the Hatton–Norton Bridge road via Kalugala, Polpitiya, and Laxapana.

The bridge in question, constructed over a canal flowing into the Kelani River, has suffered severe structural damage. A portion of the bridge is considered to be at imminent risk of collapse, necessitating the immediate construction of a replacement bridge.

Local residents report that the bridge has been in a serious state of disrepair for the past four years. With the ongoing rainfall, concerns have intensified regarding the potential for a complete collapse.