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Unudiya Ella – spectacular natural pool in Bothale – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Nature offers unique magnificent spaces to relax and enjoy breathtaking vistas. Sri Lanka, an amazing tiny island of only 9,833,517 square kilometers in the Indian Ocean Region has an abundance of natural wonders, the cynosure of local as well as foreign tourists. The resplendent island has a diverse range of varied landscapes that attract travelers from all over the world. Cascading waterfalls and natural swimming pools are among those natural riches that have become ideal places to relax; places where nature breathes and gives life … Situated amidst breathtaking landscape in *Bothale in *Mirigama, Unudiya Ella (Ella meaning waterfall in Sinhala) is a natural pool with a length of 0.71 kilometers. Situated approximately four kilometers from Mirigama and seven kilometers from Warakapola (of Kegalle District), it is easy to reach Unudiya Ella. With different levels of small waterfalls ...

33 Dengue deaths and nearly 23,000 patients in six months A total of 33 dengue deaths and 22283 dengue cases had been reported from all over the country within this year by June 21st (last Friday), the Epidemiology Unit sources said.According to the sources, the highest number of dengue cases, 4790 had been reported from the Colombo district while the second highest number, 2909 had been reported from the Gampaha district. The third highest number of dengue cases, 1928 had been reported from the Jaffna district. The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) reported a total of 952 dengue cases during the same period. The other parts of the Colombo district recorded a total of 3838 dengue cases. The total number of dengue cases reported from the Western Province is 9285. A total of 5576 dengue patients had been reported from the country in January. A total of 4120 dengue patients reported from all ...