59 incidents of trees falling, within CMC jurisdiction

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12 months ago

May 26, 2024

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The Colombo Municipal Council has said that 59 incidents of tree falling have been reported within the jurisdiction of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) amid the inclement weather conditions.

Its Director of Land and Environmental Development, Engineer Manoj Ranasinghe said that 19 of those incidents were reported from Vihara Mahadevi Park.

He mentioned that an inspection was carried out to identify the trees that were under the risk of falling, and over 200 trees were identified during this inspection.

He also mentioned that 100 out of those 200 trees have now been removed.

The Director said that the trees under risk of falling were identified by the features of the trunk and the current tree falls were reported due to weaknesses in the roots.

He said that the CMC is working with the NBRO to prevent further damage.

03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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53 minutes ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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1 hour ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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1 hour ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.