Police fire tear gas at protesting port employees

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Police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse protesting employees of the port’s Authority at Lotus Road in Colombo a short while ago, Police said.

Meanwhile, heavy traffic congestion was reported at the Ceramic Junction and in Colombo Fort because of the protest.

The motorists were advised to avoid Colombo Fort and use alternative roads.

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ceylon Wednesday, 01 February 2017 02:36 PM

they are not working and protesting.lazy jobs from government. via DM Android App

Rishi Wednesday, 01 February 2017 02:43 PM

Good. Hardly a day goes without protests now.

Bala Wednesday, 01 February 2017 03:06 PM

May be they are preserving water at home and comes to get a free bath by water cannon.

lion Wednesday, 01 February 2017 03:12 PM

what is this nonsense,This is a big headache for general public.Use maximum force against theses trouble makers,

ANTON Wednesday, 01 February 2017 04:21 PM

SRI LANKA WILL BE THE FIRST HIGHEST TEAR GAS IMPORTING COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD.

Galbamuna Wednesday, 01 February 2017 04:41 PM

It is easy to do hark work than protesting for everythingwasting the time and the manpower.

Sunny Wednesday, 01 February 2017 05:55 PM

Daily news item "MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO STAY AWAY FROM LOTUS ROAD" why not close this road permanently

German Jacob Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:18 PM

JVP fellows hardly have a bath. They get free showers always.

Hubert Wednesday, 01 February 2017 10:11 PM

No other business other than protesting for everything port workers have been mislead

Bubble Banda Thursday, 02 February 2017 08:30 AM

This is the work of Mahinda group (JO) fellows are trying to topple the Govt. creating un-wanted troubles.

J Palitha Thursday, 02 February 2017 08:35 AM

They are Rajapakshe's paid workers.

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