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Run over by train

Rafik Jalaldeen

A woman was knocked down and killed by a train in the Hettimulla area, Beruwela on Monday afternoon.

Police spokesman SSP I.M. Karunaratna said a woman was run over by a Colombo bound Matara train in the Hettimulla area at around 12.30pm.

However, he said the victim has not been identified yet and described her as a woman aged about 55, height 5.2', slim and of dark complexion.

Bodhi Pooja

Bandula Gunasekara and T.K. Ariyadasa, Malimbada group corr.

A special Bodhi Pooja to mark the 30th anniversary of Ruhunu Sevaya of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation will be held at the Historic Bodhiya Premises, Matara, on February 3 at 6.30 p.m

The Ruhunu Sevaya was the regional broadcasting station of the SLBC.

Old Boys meeting

The Old Boys of 2002 - Group of Colombo Mahanama Vidyalaya will meet on Saturday, February 06 at 5.00 p.m. at the old boy's office of the college. For details please contact Secretary Ruwan Goonesekara via 0777-718716.

Man behind bars for indecent proposal

Siri Wawwage Matara Roving corr.

Weligama Police arrested a man for allegedly seeking a sexual favour from a female teacher after threatening to kill her if she did not oblige.

Police said the suspect had posed the death threat while the two were travelling in a bus. The suspect was due to be produced in Court yesterday.

Liquor outlets closed on Feb 4

All bars and liquor outlets will be closed on February 4 on account of National Independence Day.