A Sudden Fire Erupted In A Parliamentary Room

A sudden fire was erupted in the Parliamentary Office  of Minister Of Buddha Sasana Gamini Jayawikrama Perera today (09) it has been reported.

However fire brigade has doused the fire which caused due to a default of an air conditioner before it spreads further.

Ministry Of Finance Has Today Increased The Special Commodity Levy Imposed On Two Varieties Of Imported Dhal

The Ministry Of Finance has today (09) increased the special commodity levy imposed on imported "Split " and "Whole "Dhal  for a period of six months.
 
Accordingly the Special Commodity Levy imposed on "Split "Dhal will be increased by Rs.9 per Kilo Gramme from Rs.3 to Rs.12  and the Special Commodity Levy imposed on "Whole " Dhal will be increased by Rs.6 from Rs.1 to Rs.7 per a Kilo Gramme . 

The Commodity Levy has been increased due to the rising prices of Dhal in the world market according to the Finance Ministry.However prices of Dhal in the local market will not be affected due to this it has been announced.

Police Have Fired Tear Gas And Water Cannons To Disperse Anti SAITM Protesters

Police have fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse a Group of University protesters Students belongs to the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) and involved in a Anti SAITM Protest march ,short while ago when they have attempted to enter the Ward Place which was closed temporarily by removing road barricades.

The protest march was started in front of the University Of Kelaniya this noon and marching towards the University Grants Commission in Ward Place it has been reported.Due to the protest march a heavy traffic congestion is being created in Town Hall according to reports.

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More Than Ten Houses In Balapitiya Have Been Submerged Due To Heavy Showers

More  than ten houses around Madhu River In Balapitiya have been submerged due  to the  heavy              showers falling in since last night (08)  it has been reported.. Accordingly houses located  in areas like Wellabada,Pathamulla and Welithara have been submerged.

Due To the heavy showers prevailing in since last night Galle,Balapitiya,Ahungalla and Ambalangoda  areas have been severely affected according to reports.

 The situation has been occurred as a result of the overflowing of
canals in the area.

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A Heavy Traffic Is Being Reported From Town Hall Due To Anti SAITM Protest March-Ward Place Has Been Closed

A heavy traffic congestion is being reported from the Town Hall area at the moment  due to the Anti SAITM Protest March currently moving towards the University Grants Commission Building at Ward Place in Colombo according to the Police.

Police have temporarily closed the Ward Place and tightened the security in the area  due to this situation it has been reported.

The Protest march is organized by the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) by opposing not providing a solutions for the  SAITM (Malabe Private Medical Collage ) issue and it was started in front of the University of Kelaniya this noon.

Due to the protest a heavy traffic congestion had been reported on Colombo-Kandy road as well earlier.

Meanwhile the Colombo Fort Magistrate Court has ordered the protestors today to protest within the Colombo Fort Magistrate Court's jurisdiction without interrupting public life and or damaging properties .