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Lankan salesman run over by customer

A 23-year-old Sri Lankan salesman working at a grocery shop in Bin Mahmoud, Qatar was killed in an accident on Friday evening when he chased a customer who tried to flee the place without making payment.

The incident took place around 9.45pm.

The victim, identified as Mohamed Murshed, was run over by the erring customer’s car when he reportedly tried to cling on to the vehicle’s side glass. The customer had ordered soft-drinks while still sitting in his vehicle.

Sources said that the youth was found dead on the road about 200 metres from the grocery.

Murshed died of severe head injuries. The motorist, reportedly driving a four wheel, sped away.

The shop owner said Murshed had been working for him for about two years. He said there had been several incidents of customers leaving without making payments for purchases.

In a similar incident a few months ago in Najma, a salesman was injured while chasing a motorist who failed to pay after making some purchases from a local grocery.

Gulf Times

Awards for blood donors

Jaffna special corr

Jaffna Teaching Hospital Director Dr Mrs Bawani Pasupathyraja awarded medals and certificates to donors who had donated blood on more than 40 occasions at a ceremony at the Veerasingham Hall, Jaffna on June 16.

Accordingly, 134 blood donors were honoured at the awards presentation ceremony. Those who had donated blood on 40 or more occasions were presented medals while people who had donated blood 20 or more times were presented certificates.

Jaffna Teaching Hospital gynaecologist Dr K Mukunthan, Jaffna Bank of Ceylon Extension Branch Manager Konesanathan were the chief guests.

Thowba Majlis

A Thowba Majlis will be conducted at the Bukhary Thaika No 25, Imamul Aroos Mawatha (Forbes Lane), Maradana, Colombo-10 by Arrosiyyathul Qadiriyya Spiritual Head His Holiness Arfhalul Ulama Ash-Shaikh Dr Thaika Shuaib Alim on June 18 after Isha prayers.

New buildings at Tellipallai

Jaffna special corr

Three buildings are being constructed at Tellipallai junction under the Uthuru Wasanthaya programme. Work on the bus travellers rest room has been completed while a two storeyed market complex and a library are also being built. The foundation stone for these buildings was laid last year by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

He needs help

A R M Shajahan, 48, of 216, Galloluwa, Minuwangoda, is suffering from kidney failure. Consultant Nephrologist Dr A L M Nazar of the Colombo National Hospital, has directed a transplant of both kidneys for his survival. The cost for the above treatment is around 1.5 million.

The family, unable to raise this amount, solicit donations from the public to help this worthy cause. Donations could be remitted to Account No. 8330006284 at Commercial Bank, Negombo branch. Telephone No. 0776612674.

Charter for agriculture passed after 25 years

M A R Manukulasooriya Hiriyala group corr

The Charter that had been drafted for the agricultural sector of the North Western Province after 25 years of its inception of was unanimously passed at the Provincial Council meeting.

The Charter, submitted by Provincial Minister of Agriculture, D B Herath, was debated at the Provincial Council meeting. Expressing views at the debate, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, said this Charter was submitted as a legal document, essential in solve problems arising to the agricultural sector.

Opposition Leader of the Provincial Council Shamal Senarath, said the Charter would provide a legal coverage to the agricultural sector. Chairman Provincial Council, R D Wimaladasa, presided over the meeting.

Watery grave for child

Edward Weerasinghe, Kelaniya group corr

A two and a half- year- old child drowned in a stream near his house.

This was revealed at the inquest held on the death of M Ashan of Welisara, Ragama by inquirer into sudden deaths, Ragama, M Priyankara Lal. The child's mother, H P Shanika Dulanjanie, 18, in evidence said on the day of the incident, she had gone to sleep after feeding her child. She said Ashan had gone out of the house and drowned in the stream. Dr Keerthi Gunathilake held the autopsy. The inquirer recorded a verdict of accidental death due to drowning. Mahabage Police led evidence.

Businessman dies in crash

Edward Weerasinghe, Kelaniya group corr

A leading businessman died on admission to the Colombo North General Hospital, Ragama after the motorcycle he was riding was knocked by a CTB bus. The motorcycle, M T Dominic Perera, 58, a father of four was riding, was knocked down by a CTB bus at Kanuwana, Jaela. The bus and driver are in Police custody.

Man dies in train crash

Edward Weerasinghe, Kelaniya group corr

A man died on the spot after he was knocked down by a train. D A Chaminda Pradeep Kumara, 24, of Mahara was knocked down by the Ambepussa bound train near the Gampaha Flyover on Tuesday at about 3pm. Gampaha Police are investigating.

Fire destroys 500 acres in forest reserve

M D Mahindasiri, Dewahuwa group corr

A fire in the Karanatipotha Kanda, Kospotha, Galewela Forest Reserve destroyed around 500 acres on Saturday afternoon.

The sudden rains brought the fire under control, Kospotha Grama Sewa Niladhari Indunil Aluthgama said.

Around 200 villagers and police personnel also helped douse the fire, he said.

“The meditation abodes in the forest reserve were not damaged. However, the water pipeline system providing water to the abodes was damaged,” Aluthgama said.