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Landslide warnings extended

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2 years 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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LG polls : postal voting dates revised

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1 hour ago

April 17, 2025

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The Elections Commission today (April 17) announced that the dates for postal voting of the upcoming Local Government elections, have been revised.

Making a special statement, Chairman of the Elections Commission R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said that postal voting will take place on April 24, 25, 28 and 29.

Postal voting was earlier scheduled for April 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29.

Mr. Rathnayake also said that poll cards for all 339 local bodies were handed over to the Postal Department yesterday (April 16) distribution has already commenced.

Noting that distribution of poll cards will take place until April 29, he said that the public are requested to inquire from the relevant post office if they do not receive poll cards by then.

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NTC receives 187 complaints on New Year bus services

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April 17, 2025

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The National Transport Commission (NTC) has received 187 complaints over bus services during the recent New Year period.

NTC Director General Nayomi Jayawardena says that 63 of these complaints, made through the 1955 hotline, were related to bus operators not charging the approved fares.

She added that investigations into these complaints would be conducted once the New Year festivities conclude.

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18 candidates arrested for flouting election laws

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2 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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18 candidates contesting the 2025 Local Government (LG) Election have been arrested over election-related complaints during the period from March 03 – April 16.

According to a statement issued by the Police Media Division, 62 political party supporters and 14 vehicles have been taken into police custody during this period.

Meanwhile, 38 criminal complaints related to the LG Election and 138 complaints of election law violations have also been reported.