Hartal in several towns

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Several Hartals were staged in Colombo, some towns in the Eastern and Northern provinces in protest over the riots that occurred in Aluthgama on Sunday.

Business establishments owned by Muslims were closed in Vavuniya, Eravur, Valaichchenai, Oddamavadi and Kattankudy.

However administrative departments and some other business establishments were operating as usual, sources said. (R. Gokulan & Romesh Madushanka)

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Hartal in several towns

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