A Buddhist Thero Has Passed Away After Being Attacked By A Female Elephant In A Procession

Karambe Rahula Thero (25)of Katana,Sri Waradanaramaya Temple has passed away  after A female  Elephant walked in a Poson procession held in Katana last night(11) attacked him during a rampage.

The critically injured Thero had passed away this morning(12) after being admitted to the Negambo Hospital the Kochchikade Police has stated.

The Elephant had grabbed the Thero who walked from right hand side of him through the trunk and attacked him according to the eye witnesses.

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A Lorry Transported Fertilizer Collided With A Bridge

A lorry transporting fertilizer had collided with a

bridge in Lindula area this morning (11)and as a result the damaged area had submerged according to sources.

The damaged area submerged due to the damage done to a part of the  bridge.

The driver and the helper of the lorry have escaped unharmed.

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Police Arrested A Student Transporting Heroin By A Motorcycle

Police have arrested a student transporting 400 mili grammes of Heroin by a Motorcycle in Madagama,Bibile area yesterday (10).

The police have taken into custody four packets with 100 mili grammes of Heroin in each packet hidden in  trouser pocket of the student it has been reported.

A Quantity Control Officer Had Arrested Over Stealing Money From Chinese Nationals

Police have today (11)arrested a quantity control

officer attached to the Hambanthota express highway project site over stealing Rs.650,000 belonging to two chinese nationals attached to the same site.

Hambanthota Police are investigating on the incident.