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Water leak at Diwulwewa tank resurfaces

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4 months ago

January 11, 2025

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The water leak in the Diwulwewa tank in Galenbindunuwewa, which raised a possible risk of a bund breach, has resurfaced, reports say.

The issue was first detected yesterday (Jan. 10) when a leak emerged in the earthen bund near the south sluice of the reservoir.

The sluice, situated approximately 27 feet deep, is subject to high water pressure, which has compounded the risk of further damage.

Efforts to mitigate the situation were undertaken yesterday, with personnel from the Irrigation Department, Army, Police, and local villagers working collaboratively to plug the leak using sandbags. By afternoon, they had temporarily stemmed the water flow.

However, reports indicate that the leak has since resumed at the previously damaged section of the bund.

Authorities have warned that a breach could impact several villages and as a precautionary measure, 30 families from the area have already been evacuated to safety.

(Source : adaderana.lk)

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Liquor stores closed on election day

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8 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Liquor stores islandwide will be closed on Tuesday, May 06 in view of the Local Government elections.

Excise Chief U.L. Udaya Kumara announced that retail liquor outlets will remain closed during the period between Monday, May 05 closing time to opening time on Wednesday, May 07.

However, this ruling is exempted for in-house guests of all Tourist Board approved hotels and boutique villas.

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Police to look into threats faced by 2 journos

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8 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Police are investigating alleged underworld threats faced by two well known journalists, reports say.

Complaints have been made that senior journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama, who hosts Hiru Channel programs and runs the YouTube channel ‘Talk with Chamuditha’ is facing threats from the notorious “Dehi Bale’s” group while M. Chamika, who of the “Neth FM Balumgala” programme is facing threats from underworld kingpin – Kanjipani Imran.

Following complaints made to the Ministries of Defence and Public Security, an investigation has been initiated on the instructions of the Acting IGP – SDIG Priyantha Weerasuriya.

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Campaigning for LG polls ends tonight

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9 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Campaigning for the local government elections will conclude at midnight tonight (May 03), as per Election Commission’s directives that all campaigning must end 48 hours before the polls.

The elections are scheduled to be held on May 06.