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Seven vehicles were damaged in a clash between the supporters of Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) and National Union of Workers (NUW) at Dimbulapathana a while ago, Nuwara Eliya police said.

One lorry, a van, a jeep and four three wheelers were damaged in the clash.



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  • Grace Monday, 19 August 2013 01:56 PM

    NO PROBLEM.THEIR UNION MEMBERS WILL BEAR THE COST OF THE DAMAGES.

    Suq Madique Monday, 19 August 2013 02:32 PM

    They will even kill each other to serve us. Such dedication to public service!

    raspi Tuesday, 20 August 2013 04:59 AM

    I think this is the only country where politicians are so eager to serve the people :P LOL

    Muraly Tuesday, 20 August 2013 05:42 AM

    Upcountry will remain as upcountry.

    Calistus Jayatilleke Tuesday, 20 August 2013 06:44 AM

    A home and home match.

    Dee Tuesday, 20 August 2013 07:52 AM

    fancy vehicles these 'workers' have!

    wallippuwa Tuesday, 20 August 2013 08:26 AM

    thousands of upcountry people walk atleast half a mile to get a bus to go to the nearest town. SEE the vehicles used by upcountry politicians.

    kondebendapucheena Tuesday, 20 August 2013 09:54 AM

    they can have much better than these. this is nothing what Thonda have. he got
    identical 2 or 3 Discovery Land Rover and no one knows which one he is traveling

    xlntgson Wednesday, 21 August 2013 09:24 AM

    Kill for local governance, together for PA to win a parliament seat! Devolution, minority style.

    Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 21 August 2013 05:20 PM

    Good show, CWC's truggary attitudes should come to an end.


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