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Gunasinghe Suriyapperuma passes away

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2 years ago

May 30, 2023

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Gunasinghe Suriyapperuma, the former Chairman of Sri Lanka Public Estate Workers Union, passed away at the age of 77 today (30).

He was also a former organizer of Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s Nuwara Eliya Constituency and is an alumnus of Mahinda Maha Vidyalaya, Kandapola.

Mr. Suriyapperuma, who has also served as a member of the Central Provincial Council and a Councillor of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council, entered into politics with the late Vijaya Kumaranatunga from the Sri Lanka People’s Party.

He is the elder brother of Sena Suriyapperuma who is a well-known social activist who has held executive positions in several banks and government institutions.

According to Mr. Suriyapperuma’s last wish, the family members have decided to conclude final rites within 24 hours. Accordingly, the remains will be cremated today (30) at 4 pm at the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Cemetery.

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Landslide warnings issued for 07 districts

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2 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for seven districts due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.

A Level-2 warning has been issued for the Ayagama and Ratnapura areas in the Ratnapura District.

Level-1 warnings have been issued for the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions:

Colombo District: Padukka
Galle District: Elpitiya
Kalutara District: Walallawita, Agalawatte, Palindanuwara, Bulathsinhala, and Mathugama
Kandy District: Ganga Ihala Korale
Kegalle District: Yatiyanthota, Deraniyagala, Dehiowita
Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa
Ratnapura District: Pelmadulla, Eheliyagoda, Nivitigala, Kuruwita, Elapatha, and Kalawana

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Showers expected in parts of the island today

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2 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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Showers have been predicted at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces today (June 16), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Fairly heavy rains above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts.

A few showers may occur in the Northern province and in the Anuradhapura district as well.

Strong winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Northwestern provinces and in the Trincomalee district.

The general public has also been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds.

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19-yr.-old dies after hotel elevator collapses

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3 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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Moratuwa Police launched an investigation after a 19-year-old youth had died after an electric elevator at a hotel collapsed on June 14.

The deceased is a resident of Arukgoda in Panadura, and was an employee at the Bolgoda Hotel in Moratuwa.

According to reports, the elevator, which was reportedly designated solely for the use of hotel employees, had given away when the youth was inside, injuring him critically. He was rushed to the Panadura Base Hospital but was pronounced dead upon admission.

The management of the hotel has lodged a complaint with the Moratuwa Police regarding the incident. Further investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the elevator collapse.