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Contaminated wheat flour stock seized

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3 months ago

March 6, 2025

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A stock of 750 tons of wheat flour unfit for human consumption, which was being prepared for distribution, has been seized from a warehouse in the Uswetakeiyawa area, Wattala.

The wheat flour Packages were discovered yesterday while it was being prepared for release to the market.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) discovered the contaminated flour during an investigation following a raid in Pettah.

The flour packages, labeled with production dates from March and May last year and expiration dates of March and May this year, were found to be heavily infested with insects.

Authorities warn that such expired or contaminated products could be repackaged and illegally resold. To prevent this, the CAA is taking further action to crack down on fraudulent traders. Consumers are urged to report any suspicious activities related to food safety to the Consumer Affairs Authority immediately.

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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4 hours 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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4 hours 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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4 hours 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.