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10-hr water cut for several Colombo suburbs on Saturday

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said the water supply will be interrupted for 10 hours on Saturday (10) to several areas.

The water cut will be in effect from 10.00am – 8.00pm on Saturday.

The areas that will be affected are:
• Colombo, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, Kotte, Kaduwela Municipal Council areas.
• Maharagama, Boralesgamuwa, Kolonnawa Urban Council areas
• Kotikawatta, Mulleriyawa, Pradeshiya Sabha areas
• Ratmalana, and Katubedda

NWSDB urged the people to gather the necessary water in advance to avoid inconveniences.

Further, NWSDB said that the water supply will be interrupted due to the essential repairs on the pipes supplying water to the Ambatale Water Purification Plant.

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Senior State Counsel Shaveendra Wickrama interdicted for disobeying orders

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The Attorney General’s Department has interdicted Senior State Counsel (SSC) Shaveendra Wickrama.

SSC Wickrama was interdicted on charges of disobeying the orders of his superiors. The officer has more than 20 years of service at the AG’s Department.

The Sunday Times understands that the Public Service Commission has approved the interdiction of the officer.

SSC Wickrama has also lodged two complaints regarding several matters with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and the Keselwatta Police.

The AG’s Department is due to hold an inquiry on SSC Wickrama regarding the charges against him.

(Sunday Times) 

Except for the headline, this story, originally published by Sunday Times has not been edited by SLM staff

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Complete 3rd phase of Central Expressway by 2026 end – Vijitha

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Vijitha Herath has urged to complete work of the 3rd phase of the Central Expressway by Dec. 31, 2026.

The 3rd phase spans from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.

The minister had said this after inspecting work at the section today (Nov. 09).

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Govt refutes claims of shutting down ‘Thriposha’ company

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The government has refuted reports claiming that Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited (SLTL) is to be closed down.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Finance has said no action has been taken or will be taken to liquidate the Thriposha Company.

The statement further notes that the Triposha programme to provide nutrition supplements to children and pregnant mothers will continue forward in a more effective manner.

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