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Deer population increased in Homagama

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2 months ago

March 13, 2025

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National People’s Power Colombo District Parliamentarian Aruna Panagoda stated in Parliament yesterday (March 12) that a deer population estimated between 1,500 and 2,500 is causing significant damage to farmlands in several Grama Seva Divisions surrounding the Homagama town area.

He emphasized that the animals are destroying crops and property belonging to the farming community, prompting authorities to take action.

MP Aruna Panagoda further stated,

“There has been a large deer population in five to six Grama Niladhari Divisions within our Homagama electorate. We have been working for years to resolve this issue. The Department of Wildlife Conservation has now taken steps to relocate these animals very safely.

In collaboration with that department, a survey was conducted to calculate the estimated deer population in the area. According to the gathered information, the population of between 1,500 and 2,500 deer has been causing destruction in several Grama Niladhari Divisions around Homagama town. As a result, it has been decided to safely capture them and release them into a suitable habitat.”

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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19 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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19 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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19 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.