A Two Minute Silence Observed For Tsunami Victims In 2004 This Morning

A two minutes of silence had been observed throughout the island from 9.25 a.m to 9.27 a.m this morning(26) to commemorate those who were killed due to the deadly Tsunami hit Sri Lanka on 26th of December 2004 .

To commemorate the Tsunami Victims a large number of Religious activities including "Bodhi Pujas " were held throughout the day in various places and Temples in the Island it has been reported.

Two Persons Have Drowned In Sea Area At Katuneriya

Two persons have drowned while bathing in the seas of Katuneriya in Marawila last night(25) it has been reported.

The bodies of the two deceased persons had been recovered and they have been identified as residents of Katuneriya,Marawila of the ages 47 and 35 years old.

Marawila Police are conducting an investigations on the incident.

Meanwhile the Department of Meteorology has earlier announced that the sea areas from North  to East ,North Western up to the South will be rough time to time with strong winds .

A Person Was Killed After Colliding With A Train In Awissawella

A person was killed after colliding with a Train travelling from  Awissawella to  Colombo this morning(26) near the General Cemetery at Awissawella.

The identity of the deceased has  not yet been revealed and his body had sent to the Awissawella Hospital.

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A School Boy Has Drowned While Bathing In A Canal

A 14 year old school boy has drowned while bathing in

a canal in madilkumbura at Moragahahena area with three other school boys last evening (24).

The residents of the area had rescued the Boy and admitted to the Bandaragama Hospital ,But he had pronounced as dead on admission to the Hospital.

The deceased was a resident of Valmilla area.