COLOMBO (News 1st); People who are protesting at Armour St. have taken to constructing a makeshift tent in the middle of the street, opposite the Police station.

They have engaged in protests for two days demanding gas cylinders. 

Meanwhile, another group engaged in protests blocking the 138, Highlever Road at Navinna Junction demanding for LP gas cylinders.

People have been queuing for days to get gas at the Navinna petrol station.

Meanwhile, people also engaged in a protest this morning blocking a lane on State Road, the main road from Orugodawatta Junction to Grandpass demanding for kerosene.

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