The nation witnessed thousands of persons gathered infront of Presidential residence in Mirihana last night to protest about government’s failure to resolve economic crisis which turned out to be violent with police using tear gas to disperse the crowd. Several persons have been admitted to hospital following injuries sustained during last night's protest near President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence in Mirihana. Both Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Minister Namal Rajapaksa visited the protest site earlier today. A group of Buddhist monks also visited the scene as well.
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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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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