- Last Update 2025-05-14 16:29:00
Old tree collapses in Pettah
A 25 year old tree located in the Gas Works street in Pettah, Colombo collapsed early today morning causing damage to a small lorry, Police said. Police said the tree collapsed around 2.30 a.m., but no persons were hurt.
Wasantha Gunasena, a person aware of the background of the tree said that the particular tree was planted in 1992 under a tree planting campaign by former President Ranasinghe Premadasa.
'The tree provided shelter to many including the vendors who sold their items under the tree', he said.
Pix and text by Amila Pramodha Gamage
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- May 9, 2025 - 185 - 0
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.
- May 9, 2025 - 157 - 0
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.
Related Articles
Another vehicle topples off close to the location of recent bus tragedy
- 14/05/2025 - 46 - 0
Gov. Analyst inspection of bus that toppled in Kotmale underway
- 14/05/2025 - 35 - 0
In Pix: Vesak in Colombo
- 13/05/2025 - 84 - 0
Leave Comments