TamilNet: 04.02.98 City deserted as celebrations begin

City deserted as celebrations begin

Colombo remains largely deserted today when Sri Lanka celebrates its golden jubilee of independence from British as most key roads in the city have been sealed off. There was very little traffic on the roads in the morning.

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