Heavy Traffic Has Been Reported From Ja Ela-Minuwangoda Road Due To A Protest

A heavy traffic has been reported from Ekala-Ja Ela up to Minuwangoda road  (western Province) this morning as the residents of the area had staged a protest march near Ekala Junction  by blocking the road it has been reported.

The protest was held opposing the decision taken by the authorities to shift the dumping of garbage in Western Province to a abandoned private land in Ekala .

Due to the protest the police have advised the motorists to use alternative routes.

Air Port Customs Officers Have Arrested A Bolivian Female With Cocaine At Katunayake Air Port

The Air Port Customs Officers have arrested a Bolivian(South America)

Female who arrived from India with around 3 Kilo Grammes of Cocaine in her possession at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Air Port this evening.

The Customs Officers are currently questioning the suspected female and she is due to produce before the Negambo Magistrate Court tomorrow (13). 

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A Youth Was Run Over By A Colombo Bound Train At Ella Area

A 26  year old youth was run over by a train which was

on the way to Colombo near the bridge in demodara at Ella area last evening.

The critically injured youth had succumbed to his injuries on admission to the Badulla-General Hospital it has been reported.

The deceased was identified as a resident of Bandara wela (Central Province).

Four Persons Were Injured And Hospitalized Due To An Accident In Badulla

Four persons,two male and two females were injured and hospitalized this morning as the three wheeler they were travelling in veered off the road fallen down a precipice at Badulla-Passara Road.

The injured were admitted to the Badulla-Passara General Hospital for treatment and their condition is not serious according to reports.

The three wheeler had fallen into a 100 feet deep precipice it has been reported. Badulla Police are conducting an investigations on the accident.

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