Floods adjourn Parliament

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Parliament sittings were adjourned a short while ago over the threat of roads leading to parliament getting flooded due to the heavy rains. (KB/YP)

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Tuesday, 18 May 2010 08:37 AM

But I thought floods wont be a big problem for those wearing "national dress" as Sarong is a very flexbile garment !

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 08:41 AM

What parliament session today, please find solutions to the displayed people due to floods, rather sitting & warming chairs!

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 08:52 AM

This cant possibly happen to the hub of Asia.

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 09:02 AM

Pray that it rains forever and maroon our MP's forever.

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 09:06 AM

At least find solution to meet house during the rainy season. Moving the parliament to Hambantota can be considered.

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 10:29 AM

Nature is shedding it tears for the people killed by Sri Lankan army, same time last year

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 10:31 AM

There is no use of Parliament at all.It is a WHITE ELEPHANT and is a burden for poor tax payers.I think the President alone can run the state

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 10:34 AM

VVIPs humbled by nature!

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 10:36 AM

At least now they must realize how people suffer ...

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 10:48 AM

Well said nadi, these mad lot might ask for a new parliament to be built in hambantota,

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 10:55 AM

Very good move. Save some electricity to the nation. It's better if they did not meet at all.

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 10:33 PM

Curses from above ...

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