One dead in quarry blast

A person has died in a blast which occurred in a quarry in the Nainabedda area in Kotadeniyawa.
Police said he has been killed when a quarry-mine has exploded.

Another group of fishermen released

Another group of Sri Lankan fisherman held under Indian arrest has been released.
The Ministry of Fisheries said that five fishermen and their fishing boat have been released.

Foreign birds detained at Katunayake Airport

The Katunayake Airport has detained a consignment of foreign birds that was brought to the country,
violating regulations of the wild life act.
The Animal Quarantine Unit at the airport said the foreign birds were detained on instructions received by the Bio-diversity Unit.

Closure of clinic causes pain to patients

Patients have been inconvenienced due to the closure of the pain killing clinic of the Neurology Unit at
the National Hospital.

Medical practitioner arrested in Talawakelle

An illegal medical practitioner who operated a medical center in the Talawakale town has been arrested.
Medical Officer of Health in Lindula, Kotagala Dr. Janath Abeygunaratne said the individual has operated the medical centre for six years.

Murder in Peradeniya

 An individual has been murdered with the use of a sharp weapon in the Muruthalawa area in Peradeniya.

 Police said an unidentified group had entered the residence of the victim and allegedly stabbed him Thursday last night.