Frustrated members of the public blocked off Hampden Lane in Wellawatta for traffic this morning over the non-availability of gas. The protesters demanded that steps be taken to issue them with gas cylinders. This was just the latest in a string of such spontaneous protests in recent days from the public angry over the prevailing shortages of gas and fuel.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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