Heavy traffic in Pettah

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Heavy traffic was reported in Pettah due to a protest march by the Government Technical Officers Union which is heading towards the Presidential Secretariat.

Police said Lotus Road which leads to the Presidential Secretariat was closed from the Lotus Roundabout to prevent protestors from entering the vicinity.

The Union is demanding a solution to six main issues.

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Sandun Wednesday, 07 September 2016 12:37 PM

I am going to protest against this protesters. Who is with me?

Unchikun Wednesday, 07 September 2016 12:45 PM

Want another 10,000 ? Fire the whole lot!

Ama Wednesday, 07 September 2016 02:17 PM

very good. Many thanks to 'Sandun'

Alaske usman Thursday, 08 September 2016 12:39 PM

Government should look into their problems

Selvyn Thursday, 08 September 2016 10:34 PM

These protests are democratic weapons to gain their legitimate rights but they can also cause undesirable consequences via DM Android App

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