Man killed by lightening [April 28 2011] A man engaged in sand mining at the Mahaveli Ganga in the Polonnaruwa area died after being struck by a bolt of lightening yesterday. The deceased have been identified as Pradeep Kumaradasa of Luxapathigama. He died after being admitted to the Polonnaruwa hospital. Polonnaruwa police is investigating the incident.

(JJ)