Private bus drivers have resorted to a strike action this morning (Oct 31), President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners Association Gemunu Wijerathne told local media.
Private buses operating on the Nittambuwa - Colombo (180) route, Gampaha - Colombo (200) and Kadawatha - Colombo (138) are engaged in the strike..
According to reports the strike has been staged following an alleged assault on a bus driver by a group involving several members attached to long distance private buses.
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.
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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