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Death toll jumps to at least 48 in southern China highway collapse as search continues
2 May 2024 (4:19 PM) Death toll jumps to at least 48 in southern China highway collapse as search continues
2 May 2024 (4:19 PM) No illegal activities permitted on lands owned by Mahaweli Authority - State Minister
3 May 2024 (12:04 AM) No revision of bus fares - NTC
2 May 2024 (3:22 PM) Showers expected in parts of the island
3 May 2024 (9:19 AM) Heat index to hit extreme caution level in parts of the island
2 May 2024 (7:30 PM) |
The death toll climbed to 48 on Thursday as search efforts continued in southeastern China after a highway section collapsed in a mountainous area, sending more than 20 cars down a steep slope. 
State Minister for Plantation Industries and Mahaweli Development, Lohan Ratwatte emphasized that the Mahaweli Authority will not tolerate any illegal activities on its land. 
The Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC) Shashi Welgama says that there will be no revision of bus fares despite the recent reduction of fuel prices. 
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. 
The Meteorology Department has issued heat index advisories for Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-Western provinces and Monaragala district. The advisory is effective for tomorrow (May 03). Copyright © 2007 - 2024 Col3neg. All Rights Reserved.
