Heavy Traffic Reported From Colombo Fort Area Due To A Protest March

A Heavy Traffic has been reported in Colombo Fort area this noon as the Lotus Road has blocked due to a protest march conducted by a group of disabled Armed Forces Soldiers it has been reported.

The disabled Soldiers later hold a protest in front of Colombo Fort Railway Station against the current Army Pension Scheme.

Due to the traffic in the area Police have requested the motorists to use alternative routes when traveling.

Six Female Tea Pluckers Have Been Injured And Hospitalized Due To Wasp Attack In Bagawanthalawa

Six female Tea Pluckers have been injured and hospitalized this morning due to a Wasp Attack occurred at Curcuswall Tea Estate in Bagawanthalawa Area.

The injured were admitted to Bagawanthalawa Hospital for treatment and three of the injured Tea Pluckers have been already discharged from the hospital it has been reported.

HEALTH TIP

 

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Police Have Detained A Businessman In Dehiwala For Kidnapping Another Businessman

The Mirihana Police have today (24) detained a businessman in Dehiwala (In Colombo) for kidnapping another Businessman  and taking a ransom of Rs.3  million ftom him  with the help of seven underworld persons .

The kidnapping  had occurred on 28th of June and the victim has been identified as a businessman chandana wijemanna in Kaluthara who is the brother of MP Lakshman Wijemanna.

The Mirihana Police have today detained the suspected businessman and ceized the Rs.3 million ransom money along with his vehicle.

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