123-year-old N' Eliya Post Office for sale ?

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The Postal Trade Union Federation yesterday staged a protest against the proposed sale of the 123 year-old Nuwara Eliya post office building to an Indian businessman to run a restaurant.

More than 500 representatives of the postal department trade unions, civil society organizations, and people of the area participated.

They accused the authorities of planning to hand over the buildings of Nuwara Eliya Post Office, Colombo Fort Post Office, and Galle Fort Post Office that should be conserved as national heritage buildings and monuments of the British rule not sell them to businessmen to run hotels and restaurants .

President of the Post and Telecommunication Officers Union S.Kariyawasam pointed out that it was a matter of serious concern that property of the people were being sold to businessmen in this manner. (Txt and Pix by Shelton Hettiarachchi)

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Dammika Saturday, 10 June 2017 08:51 PM

Selling this so valuable and important property just for a RESTAURANT not acceptable at all by any means

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Rufus Randeniya Thursday, 15 June 2017 01:39 AM

Fake love for heritage. These very same people wouldn't care to see cracked walls, leaking roofs, overgrown garden, peeling paint and rusty iron work. Wouldn't bother to bend and pick a piece of paper dropped on the floor and break a cobweb. Love for heritage comes from within not from politicians who are hell bent to see some protest of some sort. These old buildings built by Britishers need concerned maintenance. Let this be a hotel that would add asset and beauty to the town. Govt., must go ahead with their plans in spite of these cry babies.

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Nana Wednesday, 14 June 2017 09:19 PM

Why do a Post office should occupy a prime land? If done i proper manner, this is good move, Otherwise we are wasting our resources without utilising them for the best use.

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Dady Wednesday, 14 June 2017 10:52 AM

Most of the Heritage houses are demolished by the owners and build new houses for the family members even the postal workers houses.We boast about our heritage,and eating and spending by borrowing from other nations. What a shame.

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Kanaga Wednesday, 14 June 2017 12:53 AM

I was born in Nuwaraeliya when my father worked as the Postmaster in this same building almost 73 years back. If required this building be renovated and kept with the Postal Department.

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Sasi19 Tuesday, 13 June 2017 07:51 PM

What a tragic situation, when those who govern the country are willing to sell our heritage at the blink of an eye lid, instead of taking pride in such sites and protecting them for future generations! This country does not belong to half backed, uncouth, corrupt politicians - of all colors and hues - to do what they please. I think its time for the people to unite and get on to the streets and launch mass protests to stop this insanity.

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Esala Tuesday, 13 June 2017 05:55 PM

No need National Heritage Sites, Can find money (commission) these people will sell their mother and father also because they are old no use.

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Visiter Monday, 12 June 2017 11:55 AM

Who sends money order,even letters, no phone calls,all are having Cell phone.Old building may collapse any moment.Can even the postman can hold the old land phone need not use the mobile,can they do it. Development importantjust don't cry,

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SIlva Monday, 12 June 2017 07:41 AM

This will happen very soon.

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Ozgal Saturday, 10 June 2017 09:51 PM

What a shame these would make great attractions at the very least they could be information for visitors centres and sell appropriate nicknacks and gifts relevant to these areas and their histories. via DM Android App

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Kumar Saturday, 10 June 2017 09:39 PM

This government is selling everything to the Indians,if this continues there could be mass indefinite street protest that would force this government out of power.

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Banda Saturday, 10 June 2017 06:17 PM

Pathetic What else this govt can do via DM Android App

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Sambo Saturday, 10 June 2017 08:07 PM

This government is like an island sales rep. It is selling everything it can and the man behind gets a good cut. They may also try to sell the Borella Cemetary if they can get a commission. The public has all the right to protest against this. By the time this government is gone the entire country will be sold to India and China.

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Harith Saturday, 10 June 2017 08:05 PM

National heritage buildings can be sold, but not Olympic medals.

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herath Saturday, 10 June 2017 07:53 PM

Is this the manner the government protect our heritages.I feel that its not an Indian businessman who goes to buy may be presidents relation.they are already building hotels in Nuwaraeliye.this government gives a burden to people every day.when can we have a smooth flow of life.

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rosebud Saturday, 10 June 2017 07:26 PM

This and many other buildings around the country must be declared National Heritage Sites with attendant rules and regulations. via DM Android App

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namal Saturday, 10 June 2017 07:16 PM

its a shame if its sold. Dont sell our heritage President. via DM Android App

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Dinesh Saturday, 10 June 2017 07:15 PM

Definitely a minister is indirectly behind this sale. One of his/her relation will buy it under a different name and run the business.

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De Silva Saturday, 10 June 2017 06:37 PM

What a pathetic state of affirs. have these fellows gone mad?? Trying to sell all national asetts

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Royce Saturday, 10 June 2017 06:29 PM

What the Has this government Gone insane via DM Android App

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Aman Saturday, 10 June 2017 06:21 PM

It would make a great city hotel.

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