THOUGHT OF THE DAY

A 13 Year Old School Boy Has Died After Falling Down From A Two Story Building At A Temple

A 13 year old School Boy has died after falling down from a two story building at a Temple in  Ambagaswewa , Madirigiriya Area according to the Police.

The School Boy had succumbed to his injuries after admission  to Madirigiriya Hospital in critical condition.The deceased has been identified as a resident in Madirigiriya.

Madirigiriya Police are conducting further investigations on the incident.

Residents Of Thelippalai And Kopai Areas Who Disowned Their Lands Due To The War Have Been Given Back 701 Acres Of Land

The residents of Thelippalai and Kopai(In Northern Province) Areas who disowned their lands due to the war have been given back 701 Acres of their land yesterday(12) by President Maithripala Sirisena.

Accordingly all the lands vested with Sri Lankan Army in Kopai Area have now been released to the owners the Government has stated.

A function was held yesterday(12) at Nadeshwara School in Thelippalai under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena to  distribute deeds of land to those residents who disowned their lands during the war period.

Nadaraja School and it's Primary School which were used by Armed Forces for their activities during the war period have been given back to the Principles of those schools by the President for  Educational  Activities of the children.

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Around 4 Acres Of Land Had Been Destroyed In Haputhale Due To A Sudden Fire

Around 4 acres of land had been destroyed due to a sudden fire occurred at  "Blackwood "Area in Haputhale(In Up Country) .

The Fire Brigade of  Bandarawela,Wild Life Officers and Special Task Force Officers in Haputhale had jointly doused the fire according to reports.

The cause of the fire not yet revealed the Haputhale Police have stated.

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