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

high. Ph value in water is 3.9. This report
was presented by Ananda Mädagedera and
Bhātiya Attanayaka.

Derana 2 min. Ven. Siridhamma says that he is going to do
th
a deadly fasting next 15 .Mervyn closes
45 sec.
down the factory. Reports that people who
do not accept it go on protesting.

ITN Does not report incident.

S.L.R.C Does not report incident.

Channel Duration News 31.07.2013

Sirasa Presents a review of Ratupaswala incident.
Palita Senaratne, Attorney–at-law says that on
that day police did not arrange the case in
relevant manner. Ven.Gantaramulle Sēelaranata
has a discussion with Ven.Siridhamma.
President is speaking to him over the phone and
trying to settle the problem.

Swarnavāhinī Anura Senanayaka explains over the phone. To
take legal action under section 98 of Penal Code
more than 5 statements are necessary. He says
only 4 statements are given.

Hiru Ratupaswala case is put off for next day.
Visuals are presented. Since previous day
factory road is closed. Reports that the courts
said that it cannot make an order to close down
the factory only on the basis of 4 complaints.
Courts made an order to get reports from 5
establishments.

1. Water Resource Board
2. Central Environmental Bureau
3. Medical Superintendent of Health
4. Government Analyst’s reports are called
for. Courts say that it has no authority to
make an order to people to relinquish
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