A residence located at Delmer lower plantation scheme in Udapussellawa was completely burned yesterday due to sudden fire, police said.
The five occupants of the residence escaped from the fire and are currently staying at the Community hall of the plantation. Police preliminary investigations revealed that an electric leak might have led to the fire.
House furniture, clothes, jewels and school books were completely damaged. State Minister and General Secretary of Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) Jeevan Thondamon visited the scene and assured the affected family to take steps to provide assistance. (Pix by K.Kishanthan)
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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