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Gem pits to be refilled

Raja Waidyasekara - Tissamaharama special corr

The National Gem and Jewellery Authority will refill gem pits left uncovered by gem miners in Ratnapura district, chairman Prasad Galhena said.

He said uncovered gem pits will be covered following the death of a child after falling into an uncovered gem pit recently.

He said said there are 263 uncovered gem pits in the Ratnapura district.

Call to replace ambulance

Raja Waidyasekera - Tissamaharama special corr

The 20 - year - old ambulance at Kariyamaditta Hospital in the Hambantota district needs to be replaced, patients and their relatives said.

They said it breaks down while on its way to distant hospitals with patients in critical condition.

Kariyamaditta Hospital medical officer Dr D M P Rajapaksa said this has been brought to the notice of the authorities.

Two die clearing quarry

YASARATNE GAMAGE

Two persons died when a rock fell on them while clearing a stone quarry at Baduwaththa, Hanwella yesterday afternoon. Hanwella Police said the victims were pronounced dead on admission to the Padukka hospital. Twenty six year old G A S N Godagedara of Malwala, Ratnapura and 37 year old S C Silva of Godigamuwa , Gonapola faced the mishap while clearing a stone quarry that had been shut down.

NHDA felicitation ceremony

Ishara Mudugamuwa

The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) for the first time will felicitate 617 workers,including 10 for longstanding service on a February 13 at the Maharagama Youth Theatre. Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa will be the Chief Guest on the occasion.

National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) was established in 1976. But there was no any felicitation Ceremony conducted through out the history of the NHDA.

Turtle eggs found

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Acting on information received, STF officers attached to Ambalantota Camp found a polythene bag with 40 turtle eggs in it at Godawaya beach in Ambalantota. The turtle eggs were handed over to Kalamatiya Wild Life office.