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SJB higher-ups accused of deceiving candidates!

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2 years ago

January 26, 2023

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Beruwala Mayor Masaai Mohammed accused the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leaders of deceiving him.

Although he was invited to contest for the Beruwala Municipal Council from the SJB, he said his name was removed from the list during the handing over of nominations.

Mayor Mohammed said that it is a serious issue that the decisions taken by SJB leaders are not being implemented.

“On the last day of handing over nominations, at 8.30 am, they handed over the list without my name. The SJB leader posed for photos with me as well. That day, we all made a pledge to make the SJB victorious. They broke the promise and betrayed my trust. People are angry now. The people who were with the SJB have completely lost faith in the party, especially in Beruwala. How can Sri Lanka be salvaged in this manner? The leader’s leadership qualities were not shown at that moment. How can such a weak leader rule the country?”

Meanwhile, Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha Opposition Leader Vipula Peiris, who had supported SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa during the Presidential and the General Elections, said his name has also been removed from the SJB nominations list for Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha.

His name has been removed from the nomination list due to serious objections by SJB MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka.

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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7 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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7 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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7 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.