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Labour minister Mervyn Silva was airlifted to Colombo after he met with an accident in Aralaganwila, Polonnaruwa district. Chairman of Kelaniya Pradesheeya Sabha, Seevali Kelanithilake, has succumbed to injuries, hospital authorities said. Minister Silva’s private secretary, Kadawatha Amal, and another injured were airlifted to Colombo together with the minister. The controversial minister has sustained injuries in his leg, Dehiattakandiya hospital authorities said. The minister was travelling to Dehiattakandiya from Colombo to organise ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) May Day celebrations.
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