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

account. For the last number of years
cultivable land has been abandoned.

Swarnavāhinī Not Reported

Hiru Not Reported

Derana Assault by ruffians on Mervin Silva’s son is
the principal news item.

ITN Not Reported

S.L.R.C Not Reported

Channel Duration News 30.07.2013

Sirasa 05min. The priest goes on fasting. With a view to
20sec. representing all the groups at the discussion,
a committee has been appointed. The report
has been called for within 2 weeks. The
factory has been besieged by obstructers.
Some more priests have joined the fasting.
Three priests are fasting now. DIG Western
Pro. Anura Senanayake, Mervin Silva and
arrive in. Till they go to courts next day
Marvin Silva requests to close the factory. It
is done.

Swarnavāhinī 07 min. It is said that people have been on the road
since last Saturday. Police and Army is on
49 sec.
the alert. Protest goes on.

Hiru 2 min. Factory is provisionally closed down.
People are still near the factory. They
38 sec.
besiege the factory at 8 pm. STF, Riot
Police and army was stationed. Anura
Senanayaka and Mervin Silva were present
in the morning. Factory was temporarily
closed. Hiru is carrying out a special
investigation. Offers information about
Kudumirislanda area. Asidity in the area is

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