Homagama factory fire doused; special notice issued

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1 month ago

August 18, 2023

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The fire that broke out at a paint manufacturing factory in Homagama Industrial Zone (HIZ) has been extinguished by 3.00 am today (18), police said.

They said that it was difficult to put out the fire due to constant chemical explosions.

With the help of the army and the police, the fire fighting units arrived in six fire trucks from the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Municipal Council and the Horana Urban Council extinguished the fire.

It was also examined whether there was any impact on the air quality due to the fire.

Meanwhile, the Assistant Director of Colombo Disaster Management Unit has issued a special notice to Homagama residents.

Accordingly, he requested the residents to wear face masks due to the impact on the environment caused by the fire.

The Disaster Management Unit requested the people to follow these instructions to reduce the respiratory complications that may arise as a result of the smoke.

Landslide warnings extended

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8 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels that requires attention.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department S. P. C. Sugeeshwara says that the Gin, Nilwala and Kalu Ganga remain at the flood level.

Many roads in the vicinity of the rivers have been inundated.

S. P. C Sugeeshwara warns that people should refrain from further using the rivers.

The landslide warnings issued to seven districts have also been extended, due to the prevailing weather conditions.

The Met Department predicts that the heavy showers in the South West will continue.

Heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected in some areas.

“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

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10 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said that there should be a change in the leadership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), if the need arises.

When the former President was asked about the veracity of the news on social media about imminent change of the SLPP leadership, said that he is not aware of any change in the leadership.

The President was speaking to the media after calling on Mahanayake Thera of the Rammanya Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Sri Wimala Thera at the Vidyawasa Pirivena in Meerigama yesterday.

Commenting on the impending regulations on social media, the former President said that there are pros and cons in the social media. “I don’t have any issue with the social media,” he said.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also visited the Sacred Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and participated in religious activities. The Former President also met Chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera and received his blessings.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, the former President said that he is physically fit despite social media reports to the contrary.

(dailynews.lk)