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Kataragama Rest House re-assigned to Kiriwehera Temple

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2 months ago

August 15, 2023

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The Government Rest House building built under the Kataragama Pooja Bhoomi Planning Scheme has been assigned to the Kiriwehera Raja Maha Viharaya for maintenance and operation for a period of 5 years and after the expiry of that period, the Rest House has been handed over to the National Physical Planning Department.

The chief incumbent of Kataragama Rajamaha Viharaya has requested that the said rest Rest House building be given back to Kiriwehera Rajamaha Viharaya.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by the Minister of Urban Development and Housing to assign the said Rest House building to the Kiriwehera Rajamaha Vihara subject to the settlement of the bills for the maintenance of the building, repair work, and related contractual services.

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Landslide warnings extended

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7 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.

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“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

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9 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)