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Mahaiyawa Tunnel in danger of crumbling! (Pics)

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2 months ago

August 8, 2023

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It was reported that a plot of land near the famous Mahaiyawa Tunnel located on the A9 Road section from Kandy to Katugastota has been put up for sale placing the tunnel at risk.

The steep slope area from near the tunnel towards the Kandy Private Nursing Home (Kandy Private Hospital – KPH) building has already been identified as a landslide risk area.

From the reports issued so far by the relevant institutions such as the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) and the Urban Development Authority (UDA), it is evident that they do not encourage any development activities in the area.

It was said that even during a light rain, the soil in this sloping area would break and fall down.

Next to the disputed land is a venue belonging to Indra Traders, which imports and sells vehicles, and they have also complained about the move to sell this land.

It was reported that the plotting of this land belonging to a resident of Singapore is being done with the intervention of a famous lawyer.

More details to follow!

Thank you for your support .Lets do what we can to protect our environment .

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Landslide warnings extended

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4 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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6 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)