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New Kelani Bridge to be closed under 3 phases

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2 years ago

November 30, 2023

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The New Kelani Bridge, also known as the ‘Golden Gate Kalyani’ bridge, will be closed under three phases starting from tomorrow (Dec. 01), according to the Road Development Authority (RDA).

In a communiqué, the Ministry of Transport and Highways said that as construction work on the New Kelani Bridge has been completed, it has reached the point where all responsibilities related to the project have to be reviewed before releasing the contracted company and on some instances certain changes would be required to be carried out by the contractor.

Accordingly, the New Kelani Bridge is to be closed as follows :

Phase 01 – From 9.00 p.m. on December 01 (Friday) to 6.00 a.m. on December 04 (Monday)

Phase 02 – From 9.00 p.m. on December 08 (Friday) to 6.00 a.m. on December 11 (Monday)

Phase 02 – From 9.00 p.m. on December 15 (Friday) to 6.00 a.m. on December 18 (Monday)

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Keheliya & family remanded after failing to meet bail conditions (Update)

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5 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa, and their daughter Chandula Ramali Rambukwella who were granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, have been remanded due to their failure to fulfil the bail conditions.

The trio was produced before the court today (June 18), following their arrest by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Previous news published at : 2025/06/18 at 3:08 pm

CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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8 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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Vrai assumes duties as CMC mayor

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8 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.