Life in Bandarawela town has come to a standstill today with a major protest over effects of the Uma Oya multipurpose project. All shops and commercial establishments have been closed down while state institutions had reduced staff.
A protest is being staged in the town forcing Badulla - Colombo and several other buses to take alternative routes. The protest backed by villagers affected is also supported by several environmental organizations. The villagers claim over 7000 houses have suffered damages and water resources are drying up.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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