The medical experts have so far not confirmed the reasons for the alarming increase in the number of kidney patients. Kala Pola, the open-air art market, has over the years become a regular fixture in Colombo's 'arts calendar' and is an event which is much looked forward to by artists as well as patrons of the arts. The proposed expressways especially the Kandy-Colombo and the Southern routes seemed to have ignored the importance of railways. Expedite investigations on detained journalist - FMM The Free Media Movement has expressed its grave concern regarding the arrest and detention of Mr. Subramanium Tiruchelvam, Lake House Group correspondent from Point Pedro. The dangers inherent in motor races on public highways have been proved on more than one occasion.
Contestants grasp the opportunity to display their feats.