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"AVOZILLA " THE GIANT AVOCADO CAUSING A STIR

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australia-45183762/avozilla-the-giant-avocado-variety-causing-a-stir

QUOTES FOR LIFE

"Government Says Private Bus Strike Is A Flop "

Transport Minister Nimal Siripala De

Silva has today (16)stated that the Island Wide Bus Strike launched by six Private Bus Unions with effect from midnight last night (15) has proved as unsuccessful.

The strike is not implemented in  Seven provinces and only few routes in Western and Southern Provinces are being affected due to the strike he has stressed while saying that the newly introduced fine sheet system will not be cancelled at any cost.

Meanwhile The All Ceylon Private Bus Employees Union which leads the strike has stated that the ongoing strike against the new Fine sheet will continue tomorrow (17)as well.

Several Areas In Central Hills Are Without Electricity Due To A Fallen Tree

Power supply to several areas in the Central hills from DiKoya-Hatton to Bagawanthalawa area had Been cut off as a result of the falling of an Eucalyptus tree on to a 33,000 volt high voltage power supply line at Bagawanthalawa this evening (16).

The tree had fallen on to the Power supply line due to a strong winds blown away across the Central hills.

Due to the Power cut several Tea Factories in the area are  currently in without electricity it has been reported.

The Electricity Board is currently working to restore the power supply in the affected areas .