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Mihindupura Scheme to commence shortly

Work on the Mihindupura Janasevana Housing Scheme in Kirulapone is to commence shortly under the Janasevana National Housing and Settlement Development Operation.

The Cabinet proposal was presented by Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa for which approval was received.

Once completed, the scheme will have two 24 storeyed buildings.

The estimated cost of the construction is Rs 6,699 million. Information can be obtained from the NHDA on 011 3009000.

Sixteen injured

Athapattu Bandara

A private bus traveling from Kandy to Ampara fell into a cliff at the Galekele Bend on the Mahiyangana- Kandy road injuring at least 16 passengers yesterday, the police said. The injured, including the driver and conductor were admitted the Kandy hospital.

Two passengers who were critically injured were transferred to the Peradeniya Teachinh hospital.

Felicitation ceremony

The National Heritage Ministry will felicitate those who have silently laboured to protect National Treasures at a ceremony to be held at Jana Kala Centre Colombo at 6 pm today.External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L.Peiris will be the Chief Guest. The event is organised on the directives of National Heritage Ministry Secretary Kanthi Wijetunga.

Landslide warning

Dharma Sri Abeyratne

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) warns public about a probable threat of landslides in hilly areas,due to the heavy rains.

ccording to the Disaster Management Centre reports, the NBRO will extend its landslide alert to Gangawatakorale, Udunuwara, Yatinuwara, Harispattuwa and Akurana in the Kandy districts if the rains continue.

Meanwhile, the water level at Castlereigh Reservoir has increased significantly and people in the low lying areas of Norwood have been advised move to secure locations due to rising the water level.