May Day brings City to a standstill

1 May 2017 05:04 pm - 6 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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Colombo appears deserted with public transport at a standstill because of the several May Day processions and rallies which took over the City today.

The public transport was disrupted as a result of the various political parties hiring buses from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) the the private bus operators.

The Police assisted by the Special Task Forces (STF) personnel were deployed to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents by overly enthusiastic supporters.

Meanwhile, people who had to visit Colombo for work or some other purposes found themselves handicapped without transport.

Several minor incidents were reported from some of the May Day rallies with many of the party supporters being under the influence of liquor. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)

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channa Monday, 01 May 2017 05:32 PM

May day is one of the important days for workers. This is the day they will enjoy without much expenditure.

concern Monday, 01 May 2017 06:49 PM

What about the garbage that will be left on the streets?

Justica USA... Monday, 01 May 2017 07:01 PM

very unfair to inconvenience the public....FIRST ALLICATE BUSES TO THE PUBLIC. then for all these unwanted thamashas. Public in inconvenienced at any given opportunity..kick these bloody politicians away. via DM Android App

BUSHEL Monday, 01 May 2017 07:43 PM

GOVERNMENT TALK BIG ABOUT CONTROLLING LIQUOR BUT NEVER TOOK TROUBLE TO CLOSE LIQUOR SHOPS WHILE VERY WELL KNOWING THERE COULD BE INDECENT BEHAVIOUR ON A DAY LIKE THIS.

Lenin Monday, 01 May 2017 11:11 PM

This is the result of mixing Workers Day with political garbage. via DM Android App

lkboy Tuesday, 02 May 2017 12:15 PM

yes what work on May day?

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May Day brings City to a standstill

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