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Kimbulawala street food vendors ordered to vacate by tomorrow

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1 year ago

December 7, 2023

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The Road Development Authority has ordered street food traders at the Kimbulawela junction to vacate the area by tomorrow (Dec. 08), Street Food Shop Owners Association President Sisira Dissanayake says.

Speaking to ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’, he said that the RDA has notified them of this via a letter signed by the RDA’s Executive engineer of the Western Province.

Noting that the letter mentions no reason for the measure, Mr. Dissanayake says that they refuse to move, since that would result in losing their livelihood.

He further said : “We have been informed to vacate the area by Dec. 08. MPs Namal and Madhura asked us to do this properly. However much we try to do this in a hygienic manner, they are still trying to remove us… This is the third time the RDA has informed us in writing to vacate. They are not giving a reason but just saying that they received orders from the top. We will not vacate… We urge the government to let us continue while charging a fee from us. The President always emphasises on nightlife. Open your eyes Mr. President… There are around 27 stalls here and even tourists come here… All this trouble is being created over the want of some individual.”

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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18 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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18 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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18 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.