Tensions flared on Thursday, November 10, at an event to commence construction work for the proposed Disaster Management Centre in Mahabage Welisara.

The construction on a section of land of the Mahabage Sports Grounds in Welisara commenced today under the auspices of Minister John Amaratunga. Twenty five rupees had been allocated for this construction, which is said to be able to accommodate  persons during a disaster situations

However, locals opposed the move to use the sports ground for this purpose.

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