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Research Journal of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka- Rohana 11, 2019

clamour. A.S.P. Gampaha, Ruvan
Ranathunga, Chairman Pradesiya Sabha
promised people to arrange a discussion
with the authority at 10. a.m. next day. Then
the uproar ends.

Swarnavāhinī 2 minutes Residents of 8 villages block up Kandy
Road asking for drinking water. People
33 seconds
obstruct New Kandy Road at Bälummahara
making a protest. SP says that he went to the
factory and after coming back said that the
factory would close. The people were
dispersed. Ajith Mannapperuma (UNP) M.P.
visits the spot. SP says that it cannot be
reported to the Police. With SP’s presence
the protest ends.

Hiru 3 minutes Residents of 10 villages protesting against a
factory in Nädumgama marched along the
11 seconds street. This is a crisis dating back to some

years. Ph value in well water goes down. SP
Chandana Kodituwakku Ajith
Mannapperuma M. P.

Derana 1 minute New Kandy Road is closed for 2 hours.
Water is polluted. Authorities take no action.
56 seconds
Atmosphere become hot when Ajith
Manapperuma visits. People’s furious
protests are Broadcast. Settled after police
intervention.

ITN Not reported

S.L.R.C Not reported

Channel Duration News 28.07.2013

Sirasa 3.min. A fasting led by Ven. Siridhamma launched
at Wälivēriya Playground. Commenced at
07.sec.
12 noon. Chairman, Pradesiya Sabha

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