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Differently-abled soldiers end Satyagraha campaign
The Satyagraha campaign of differently-abled soldiers, which entered its 20th day, ended opposite the Fort Railway Station today (Sept 30).
The sit-down had been called off after opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa and United National Front presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa had met with the protestors this morning.
U.D. Wasantha, President of the Movement to Protect the Rights of War Heroes said that they had ended the Satyagraha campaign after considering the promises made towards resolving their issues.
The soldiers had been carrying out the protest demanding the government continues to pay their salaries even after their retirement at the age of 55.
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SLAF Bell 212 crashes into Maduru Oya
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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Five killed in helicopter crash
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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