Man dies in firework accident

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2 years ago

May 27, 2023

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A person has died after sustaining serious injuries in an accident caused by a firework explosion in Thekkawatta in Thambuththegama.

Police said the explosion had taken place when the individual tried to light a firework at a wedding held in the area.

In repeated attempts to light the firework canister, it exploded and caused serious damage to his head.

He had died while receiving treatment in hospital.

The deceased is a 31-year-old resident of Thambuththegama.

This week’s Cabinet decisions

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7 hours ago

December 3, 2024

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (Dec. 02).

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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No change in Litro Gas prices for December

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9 hours ago

December 3, 2024

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The Litro Gas Company says that the prices of its domestic LP Gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of December 2024.

Chairman of Litro Gas – Channa Gunawardena stated that the company decided to keep the prices of LP gas cylinders unchanged despite the price hike in the global market, in order to provide relief to the consumers.

Accordingly, the prices of Litro LP gas domestic gas cylinders will remain unchanged as follows:

12.5kg – Rs. 3,690
05kg – Rs. 1,482
2.3kg – Rs. 694

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Tomorrow’s Parliamentary session to continue until 9.30 pm

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9 hours ago

December 3, 2024

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It has been decided during the party leaders’ meeting to conduct tomorrow’s (Dec. 04) parliamentary session until 09.30 pm.

Accordingly, the adjournment debate regarding the disaster situation caused by the recent adverse weather conditions will be held from 05.30 pm – 09.30 pm tomorrow.