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An Ayurveda Doctor Was Arrested With Heroin In Possession

Ginigathhena Police have arrested an

Ayurveda Doctor with 250 mili grammes  of Heroin in his possession at Peragahamula in Ginigathhena area this morning(29).

The suspected Ayurveda Doctor who has been identified as a Heroin Addict was arrested while on the way to his house at Peragahamula area according to the Police.

He is due to be produced before the Hatton Magistrate Court.

One Out Of The Six Prisoners Escaped While In Baddegama Magistrate Court Had Been Arrested

Special Police Task Force personal have

today (29)arrested one Prisoner out of the six prisoners who had escaped from the custody of Prison officers while in Baddegama Magistrate Court last evening(28) .

The 21 year old prisoner who had been remanded over a rape case had been  arrested while hiding in his girl friend's house at Ellakanda in Baddegama area.

A search operation is currently underway to arrest other five prisoners who had escaped while preparing to move them to Galle Prison.

Meanwhile the Prisons Department has launched a seperate investigation over the escaping incident of Six prisoners who had been remanded over the charges of house looting,Heroin smuggling ,rape and robbery cases in Baddegama area.The Investigation will be carried out under the supervision of deputy Prison Superintendent of Marara it has been revealed.

Statements have been recorded from the Prison officers who were in charge of tbe escaped prisoners over the incident.

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Around 14,000 Comsumers Are Being Affected Due To A Power Failure In Central Hill Areas

Around 14,000 electricity consumers in

Central hill areas have been affected due to a power failure occurred in five areas of the Central Hills this morning(29) as a result of the strong gusty winds blown away since last night (28)according to the reports.

Accordingly power failure occurred in Kundasale,Naula,Dambulla,Theldeniya and Badulla areas and steps are being taken to restore the electricity supply according to the authorities.

Around 14 Line Rooms In Nawalapitiya Had Been Damaged Due To The Strong Winds

Due to the strong winds experienced  last night(28) around 14 line rooms at the Katambulawa Tea Estate in Nawalapitiya area had been damaged as a result of  flowing away the roof sheets of the rooms it has been reported.

Due to this situation more than 50 persons have been displaced and the estate authorities have  moved them temporarily to the near by Tamil collage for safety reasons.

The Department of Meteorology has been predicted that strong gusty winds will be experienced in western slopes of the Central with wind speed up to 50 - 60 kilo meters per hour .The strong winds are likely to continue during next two days as well the Department has stated.

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