We reported about the problems that could arise when great tusker Nandungamuwa Raja carry the relics casket. Several hours after the report was aired relevant authorities took steps to provide sufficient security to the animal.
The joint opposition’s five-day protest march that began from Kandy ended yesterday.
That was at the Colombo Lipton’s circus Roundabout.
Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along the Baseline Road as the protest march being staged by the Joint Opposition (JO) is heading towards Dematagoda, the Police sources told Hiru news.
Police found a school girl laying under the Central hill bridge after consuming excessive amounts of liquor in Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura police said that the 16-year old girl, a student of a leading school in the area has been identified as a resident of Rambaawa area.
The ‘Jana Satana Pada Yatra’ organized by the Joint Opposition commenced its 4th day today from Nittambuwa, and proceeded forward, passing the Horagolla Bandaranaike Monument.
Security around Monument was bolstered today, following a request made by former President Chandrika Kumaranatunga.