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Water cut in Colombo suburbs after sudden breakdown

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2 years ago

November 25, 2023

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The water supply has been interrupted in several areas within the Western Province due to the sudden breakdown of power in the Ambatale treatment plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) noted.

Accordingly, the water supply has been interrupted in the Colombo, Dehiwela – Mt. Lavinia, Kotte and Kaduwela Municipal Council areas, the Maharagama, Boralasgamuwa, Kolonnawa Urban Council areas, the Kotikawatta Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha areas and Ratmalana and Katubedda.

The NWSDB assured, however, that the necessary repair work is currently in progress.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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50 minutes 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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CMC mayor assumes duties

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51 minutes 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.

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Keheliya arrives at CIABOC

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2 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to record a statement this morning (June 18).