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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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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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1 hour 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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2 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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2 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.