Joint Opposition Will Support President To Form A Government If SLFP Withdraws From National Government-Former President Rajapakshe

The Joint Opposition group representing the newly

formed Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna will support the President to form a Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP)government unconditionally if the SLFP withdraws from the National government lead by UNP according to the former president Mahinda Rajapakshe.

He had stated this after atttending a religious ceremony held at Abayaramaya Temple in Narahenpita last evening.

GOLDEN MELODIES

Fourth Suspect An Army Captain Involved In A Gang Raping Of A Nurse Was Arrested

The fourth suspect who was responsible for the gang

raping of a female nurse attached to a private hospital in Narahenpita who is an Army Captain attached to the Mannar Army camp was arrested by the Narahenpita Police on wednesday (14).

Three suspects including an Army doctor and an Engineer were arrested and remanded over the Gang rape case until today (16).

The suspect is due to produce before the Hulftsdorf Magistrate Court.

Four Persons Were Injured Due To A Van-Bus Collision

Four persons were injured and hospitalized due to a

 Van- Bus collision occurred in Veppankulam in Vavuniya on Weddnesday evening (14) according to the police.

The injured were admitted to the Vavuniya Hospital

for treatment.The accident occurred when a Van travelling from Mannar to Vavuniya was collided with a Bus travelling from Vavuniya to Mannar it has been reported.

The injured were travelling in the Van and residents of Vavuniya area.

Around Four Acres Of Land In An Unused Paddy Field Was Destroyed Due To A Fire

Around four acres of unused field in Batuwandara

area had been devastated due to a sudden fire erupted in the field it has been reported.

The fire which spread throughout the filed was doused by the fire brigade attached to the Moratuwa Urban Council from around two hours.No casualties have been reported due to the incident.

Kelani Valley Rail Track To Be Closed Down For Two Days From Today (16)For An Urgent Repair Work

Due to an essential repair work ,The Kelani Valley Rail

track will be closed temporarily fot two days from today (16) according to the Railway Department.

Accordingly the Rail track will be closed from 8 p.m today (16) to 4 a.m on 19th of February the Department has stated.The train services in th

Owner Of The Company Which Undertook The Renovation Work Ofate

The owner of the Company which undertook the drenovation work of the old warehouse building
belongs to the two leading Rubber and Tea Export companies which collapsed yesterday (14) was surrendered to the Grandpass Police today (15).

Around 07 persons were killed and one injured and

hospitalized due to the Building  which was located in Dr.Brito Fernandopulle road in Grandpass was collapsed yesterday.

There were 20 persons inside the Building at the time of the incident.


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