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Kandy Esala Perahera dates announced

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The 2023 Esala Perahera of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy will take place from the 17th August to 31st August, announced Diyawadana Nilame – Pradeeep Nilanga Dela on Wednesday (05).

The announcement was made following a meeting that took place on the Esala Perahera.

The dates area as follows, according to the official website of the Kandy Esala Perahera :

1st Kumbal Perahera: 21st August 2023
2nd Kumbal Perahera: 22nd August 2023
03rd Kumbal Perahera: 23rd August 2023
04th Kumbal Perahera: 24th August 2023
05th Kumbal Perahera: 25th August 2023
01st Randoli Perahera: 26th August 2023
02nd Randoli Perahera: 27th August 2023
03rd Randoli Perahera: 28th August 2023
04th Randoli Perahera: 29th August 2023
Final Randoli Perahera / Grand Randoli Procession: 30th August 2023
The water cutting ceremony ( Diya Kapeema): 31st  August 2023
Day Perahera: 31st August 2023

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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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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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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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.

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