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Special security & traffic plan over Iranian President’s visit

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12 months ago

April 24, 2024

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In anticipation of the visit by Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi to Sri Lanka on Wednesday (24), Sri Lanka Police have announced a comprehensive security program and traffic plan.

Police Spokesman DIG Attorney Nihal Thalduwa disclosed that the security arrangements will encompass areas designated for the Iranian President’s travel.

Additionally, support from the Police Special Task Force and the Tri-Forces will be enlisted to ensure the safety of the visit.

As part of the traffic plan, several road closures are scheduled. The Colombo-Katunayake Expressway will be closed from 2-3pm and 9:30-10:30pm on Wednesday. Moreover, multiple roads in Mattala, Thanamalvila, Wellawaya, and Uma Oya will be closed from 9:45-11am.

The Police Spokesman said the road leading from the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway to the Orugudawatta Junction in Peliyagoda, Dematagoda to the D. S. Senanayake Junction in Borella, Horton Place, Horton Place Roundabout, Green Path, Library Roundabout, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Liberty Roundabout, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, St. Michael’s Road, the road leading from Galle Road to Colombo Fort and the road to Hilton Hotel will be closed during specified times.

President Raisi’s visit itinerary includes the inauguration of a hydropower plant within the Uma Oya Multipurpose Project upon his arrival at Mattala International Airport at 9:30am.

Subsequently, he will proceed to Colombo for an official reception, where five bilateral agreements will be signed.

A special statement by the two Heads of State is also expected during this event.

Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, who assumed the presidency of Iran in 2021, previously served as the Chief Justice of Iran and Attorney General from 2019 to 2021 and 2014 to 2016, respectively.

His visit to Sri Lanka follows a three-day visit to Pakistan.

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A/L results expected by end of April

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4 hours ago

April 15, 2025

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Results of the G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations held last year are expected to be released by the end of this month, according to Commissioner General of Examinations – Amith Jayasundara.

The 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination was held from November 25 to December 20 last year.

3,33,185 candidates – including 2,53,390 school applicants and 79,795 private candidates, sat for the exam at 2,312 centers islandwide.

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Child injured after jumping from an upper floor of house

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5 hours ago

April 15, 2025

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A 12-year-old child has been admitted to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children with serious injuries after jumping off the second floor of a house on April 13.

According to the police, the child, along with two other children, had visited a shop on Peer Saibo Street in Keselwatta and, on the way, had knocked on the gate of a two-storey house.

A resident of the house who had gotten angry over this is reported to have forcefully carried the child and locked her up in a room on the second floor of the house.

The frightened child had opened a window in the room and jumped out, sustaining serious injuries, police add.

The main suspect involved in the incident is said to have fled the area following the incident. Meanwhile, the Police have arrested a 59-year-old resident of Colombo 12 who had allegedly aided and abetted the crime.

The Keselwatta Police is conducting investigations.

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Postal voting delayed for 18 LG bodies

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5 hours ago

April 15, 2025

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The National Election Commission has announced a delay in postal voting for 18 Local Government bodies, including the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

This delay stems from the postponement of printing postal ballot papers, following an interim injunction that prevented the LG polls scheduled for May 06th, in these LG bodies on May 06.However, on April 11, the Court of Appeal ordered to lift this interim injunction order.

Chairman of the Election Commission – R.M.A.L. Rathnayake has said the Commission is reviewing the rulings and will instruct the Government Printer accordingly.

Postal ballot papers for 227 other LG bodies have already been distributed with postal voting to be held on April 22 – 24. Voters who are unable to cast their votes on those dates can do so on April 28th and 29th.

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