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Mahaiyawa Tunnel in danger of crumbling! (Pics)

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2 years 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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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.