Indonesian Zoo Condemned Over Smoking Orangutang

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A Chinese Female Was Arrested With 8800 Illegal Cigarette Sticks In Possession

A 44 year old Chinese female was arrested with 8800

foreign made illegal cigarette sticks in her possession at Colpetty area by the Excise Narcotic Bureau officials.

The estimated value of the stock of Illegal Cigarette sticks taken into custody in possession of the Chinese female is around Rs.one million.

Excise Narcotic Bureau officials are conducting an investigations over the incident.

Eight Houses In Deniyaya Were Damaged Due To Heavy Showers And Thunderbolt

Eight houses in Selvakande,Deniyaya area  were

damaged due to the heavy showers  accompanied by Thunderbolt in the area yesterday (06) according to the Disaster Management Unit attached to the Kotapola Provincial Secretariat.

The electrical equipment in these houses had been severely damaged due to Thunderbolt and a wall of one of the houses was cracked as a result it has been revealed.

A Tribute To Late Singer Irene De Alwis

The funeral of late popular yesteryear singer Irene de Alwis was held today (07)at Wadduwa.She has sung some popular hit songs during her career and was 74 years old at the time of her death after prolonged illness.

"May she attain Supreme Bliss of Nibbana"

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A 70 Year Old Female Was Killed Due To A Road Accident

A 70 year old female was killed after colliding with a

Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB)bus while crossing the road at Hambegamuwa in Wellawaya area today (07).

The deceased was identified as a resident of Hambegamuwa area.The Bus was travelling in high speed from Hambegamuwa to Colombo at the time of the accident according to Police.

Hambegamuwa Police have arrested the Bus driver regarding the accident.