Friday, February 04, 2011

Colombo residents protest over removal



By Indika Sri Aravinda | NewsNow.lk
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Residents of the Maligawatte flats voiced their anger towards the authorities as they began to demolish illegal extensions of the premises this morning as part of the project to make Colombo look good for the cricket World Cup.

Cement extensions of the Maligawatte residential flat which have been constructed illegally, were demolished a short while ago with police assistance.


The removal of the illegal construction was being carried out in preparation of the upcoming cricket world cup matches which will be played at the Premadasa Stadium located near the Maligawatte flats.

However residents were protesting saying that while parts of the Maligawatte flats were being demolished, at least two other small constructions located nearby were not removed as they were once used as political propaganda offices for Minister Champika Ranawaka.

Meanwhile the beatification of the area surrounding the cricket venue was also carried out today with buildings, including the Maligawatte flats being painted in preparation for the World Cup.

© Newsnow.lk


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