Muthur-Colombo bus in accident

Muthur-Colombo CTB bus was turned round at Palugaswanguwa, Habarana at 4 PM AM on 24 Feb 2015. There had been around 20 passengers when it met with the accident. No serious injuries.

POLICE RECOVERED ARMS FROM KATTAPARICHCHAN

A Special police team from Batticaloa recovered an arms cache at the residence of PRABHAKARAN VIJITHA, Ammanagar, Kattaparichchan on 22 Feb 2015. Followings are the items recovered:
7.5 kg Claymore – 01, 7.5kg Pressure mines – 19 with 01 charger, C4 Explosives 100 g, Electric detonators – 07, Pistol rounds – 197. Tomba bombs – 05, T 56 Ammo – 1069, T 56 Mag – 13, H/G – 02, Artillery charger – 03, LTTE flags – 01, Shot gun ammo – 07, Detonator wire – 1.5m.

Two protest were cancelled

Scheduled protest of Missing persons association organized in front of governor's office on 23 Feb 2015 was postponed due to the arrangements made for the govt's commission on Reconciliation from 27 Feb at GA's office, Trincomalee. The protest of IDPs of Sampoor is also postponed due to the promise made by Prime minister to TNA MPs on giving a solution within a 2 weeks of a time. They had planned to protest requesting quick resettlement as it was promised before the election.

A protest in Karamaleiuththu

A hunger strike was started by Muslim people in Wellamanal and suburb areas infront of Karamaleiuththu mosque at 0900 am on 22 Feb 2015. They requested to stop harassment of people by tri forces, withdraw SLAF at Marble beach and Karamaleiuththu to give the lands to people, give back the lands and road of Karamaleiuththu mosque. This is lead by PS member BAZEER.

Rail accident at Kanthale

A tractor met with an accident by crashing a train into the tractor at 10.30am on 22 Feb 2015. The rail gate of Raja-ela had not been closed when the train comes. Tractor Was heavily damaged. Kanthale police conducts investigations.

Farmers' protest in Kanthale

Farmers in Kanthale area conducted a protest requesting a minimum of Rs.20,000 compensation for the destroyed cultivated lands due to the flood. They conducted this protest on 20th Feb 2015 in front of DS office Kanthale. This was led by JVP and it's affiliated farmers' associations. ASP Kanthale came to the place of the protest and promised to discuss the matter with DS. Assistant DS Mss.Bandara menike received  a memorandum which the farmers given.

Requesting compensation for the farmers in Kanthale

JVP conducts meetings for farmers associations to request at least a Rs.20,000 of a compensation per an acre of destroyed cultivations due to flood. They collect Rs.100 each for propaganda and a protest is scheduled to be held in front of AG office Kanthale on 20 February 2015.

Manpower meeting at Habarana

A meeting  of Manpower workers is organized at Habarana navodya School on 2015.02.17. They have conducted a protest in front of Fort railway station requesting to permanent their hobs. Since, they have not been  permanent they have planned to have an another protest in front of headquarter of Ceylon Electricity board, Colombo.

Army soldier was arrested with Ganja at Agbopura

An Army soldier who was attached to 222 Brigade Army camp was arrested by Agbopura police at 08.30 pm on 2015.02.12 at 84th Mile Post while he is transporting 20 packets of Ganja. He was arrested on an information received from a person and Agbopura police conducts further investigations.

A christian Special pray at 3rd Mile post

A special christian pray is organized to be held on 14 and 15 February 2015 at Anandapura ground, 3rd Mile post. This pray is named as " Pray to change sadness in to the happiness". This will be conducted by Fr. Gnanam Amburex and Fr. Johel.

Fishermen protest against fishing by outsiders.

Fishermen of Trincomalee district conducted a protest in front of Kuchchaweli Pradeshiya Sabha Yesterday (12). This was organized against out side fishermen who are coming from Puththalam, Chilaw and other areas. Around 300 members of 14 fishermen societies were attended in the protest. Initially AGA was failed to give a solution for the issue and protesters blocked Kuchchaweli road. Protesters dispersed after the Assistant Director of ministry of fisheries Mr. Palitha Samarathunga promised not to allow outside fishermen to fish in Trincomalee sea area. But  as it is reported to We Trincomalee team, already 9 boats have reached from puththalam, Chilaw and other areas to Padukankattu, Salapayaru and Pulmudai areas.  

Governor visits Sampoor

New Governor for Eastern province Mr. Austin Fernando visited Sampoor area on 8 February 2015. The visit was to find a workable solution for the resettlement of the people in IDP centres. He discussed with the people there and promised to give a solution immediately. During the visit he visited Kiliweddi and Kattaparichchan IDP centres.  

Illegal Timber Cutters were arrested by Army

Four Illegal timber cutters were arrested by the soldiers of 6th Vijayabahu Infantry regiment army camp beside the Periyakulam Lagoon on 7th February 2015. A Chain saw, 5 petrol litres were arrested with them. Suspects were handed over to Nilaweli police and investigations are conducted.