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I will work for people - Sanath

Jayasiri Peduruarachchi - Gandara group Corr.

"Though most of my opponents said I would be away from the country and will live in Colombo forgetting the people of Matara who elected me, I will remain here and work for the people of Matara," master blaster Sanath Jayasuriya said after winning the General Election with the highest number of preferential votes in the district.

"I have come to work for my people and will not betray the trust President Mahinda Rajapaksa reposed in me. Therefore, I will not forget the people of my home district and do my utmost for their welfare," he said.

Wanted O positive kidney

An 18-year-old girl warded at the Colombo National Hospital is in need of a O positive kidney. Would be donors are requested to contact her mother Rani Ajantha by telephone 0777-485516 / 072-5995878 or 077-3595537.

Reckless driver granted bail

NCP correspondent

A lorry driver who had allegedly knocked down a motorcyclist along the Dambulla-Kekirawa road causing fatal injuries to him by driving in a reckless manner was apprehended by Dambulla Police.

The suspect driver was produced before the Dambulla Magistrate and released on bail.

The deceased was identified as Samarasekera Mudiyanselage Ajith Samarasekera (36). His body is lying at the Dambulla Hospital morgue. Dambulla Police are investigating.

Body of youth found

Thihagoda Special Corr.

The body of a 22-year-old man was found in the Matara Beach park by Police yesterday.

The body has been identified as that of Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Dissanayake of Kotiyagala, Ethimale, Moneragala.

Police also found a mobile phone and a purse in the deceased's trouser pocket. Matara Police are investigating.

Mother suspected of murdering infant

Indika Polkotuwa

Matale Police arrested a woman suspected of murdering her newborn infant. The suspect had returned to Sri Lanka recently following a stint abroad. According to police, she had murdered the infant soon after birth and buried it.

The woman is a resident of Ukuwelawatte in the Warakamura area. Upon questioning her, police has obtained a court order to recover the infant's body. Investigations are continuing.

Pregnant cow slaughtered at abbatoir

W.C.B. Fernando Puttalam Group Corr.

A pregnant cow tethered in a homegarden in Baranankattuwa has been robbed by some unidentified persons on Saturday night. Residents in the area angered by the robbery raided an illicit slaughter house in the area the following morning and found the cow slaughtered and the still born calf buried in a nearby pit.

The slaughtered cow was being skinned for meat when residents raided the slaughter house. Mundalama Police which was informed arrested the suspects operating the illicit slaughter house. Investigations are continuing.

Bus goes down precipice killing one

One person was killed and 12 others injured when a private bus plunged down a precipice at Sanchimale yesterday.

The incident occurred at around 5.00 p.m. The injured were admitted to the Dickoya and Nawalapitiya Hospitals.

Buddhist talk

U. Mapa will deliver a public Buddhist talk in English on "The Mind Development in Buddhism" at a meeting of the Servants of Buddha Society on Saturday April 17, at 4.30 p.m. at the Maithree Hall, Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya. All are welcome.

Bak Maha Ulela

The Bak Maha Ulela organized by the youth of Jayanthi Mawatha will be held on April 15 at the Polwatta Ground.

New Year festival

The Suhada Sports Club of Thelikada, Galle has organized the New Year Festival and a musical show on Thursday, April 15 at the Thelikada Maha Vidyalaya Grounds.

OBA re-union

The Old boys of Rahula College Matara 95 batch will hold a get together on April 15 at 4 p.m. at the White House Hotel, Issadeen town. The Old boys who sat for their O/Ls in 1992 are also invited to the meeting. Contact Udaya Suranga on 0718021879 for details.