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558 trees identified as dangerous in Colombo city

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It has been revealed that a total of 558 trees that are more than 100 years old have been identified as being dangerous in Colombo city, Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Commissioner Bhadrani Jayawardena said.

She said that following information from various parties, only 330 trees were identified as dangerous.

However, the Commissioner said that during a subsequent inspection, 558 trees had been identified as dangerous, and 214 of them had been removed with the intervention of the CMC.

“Compared to other towns, Colombo has more trees and certain trees are more than 100 years old. The CMC is putting in a huge effort to balance the trees by cutting branches in a bid to conserve these trees.

“Apart from the trees that have been identified as being dangerous, other trees in Colombo City are also at risk of falling. The topic of falling trees in Colombo was discussed again when a large tree near Gregory’s Road, Cinnamon Garden, Colombo, fell across the road. Earlier too, many trees have fallen across several roads in Colombo,” Commissioner Jayawardena said.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.

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