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Inquiry launched into death of two cancer patients at Hambantota hospital
The State Ministry of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals has launched an investigation into reports that two cancer patients undergoing treatment at the Hambantota District Hospital had died after being administered with injections.
Issuing a statement, the ministry, quoting State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Channa Jayasumana, stated that Sri Lanka imports cancer drugs from many countries and that a thorough investigation has been launched to identify the cause of the deaths.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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