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Ella-Wellawaya road blocked due to earthslip

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3 months ago

March 14, 2025

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The Ella-Wellawaya road has been blocked near the 12th-kilometer post due to an earthslip caused by adverse weather conditions.

The incident, which occurred yesterday (13) near Karandagolla, has disrupted traffic flow on the main road, prompting police to advise motorists to use alternative routes until the road is cleared.

Alternative Routes:

Ella to Wellawaya: Travel via Uva Karandagolla, Bandarawela, and Ambadandegama.
Wellawaya to Ella: Use the route via Wellawaya and Ambadandegama.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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3 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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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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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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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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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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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.