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Wheat flour train derailed disrupting services on Eastern Line

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The train services on the Eastern Railway Line were disrupted due to the derailment of a train carrying Prima wheat flour from China bay harbour in Trincomalee to Seeduwa early this morning at the Maho Railway Station.

Accordingly, the night mail train running from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee, Pulathisi Intercity Express running from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort and another train running from Maho to Batticaloa were delayed.

The night mail train which was supposed to leave early in the morning ran late at around 5.15 am.

The railway track was not damaged due to the derailment but two sets of wheels of the guard compartment and one wheel of one container compartment carrying what flour were derailed.

Trains running on the Eastern Railway Line change its course at the Maho Junction. Due to the length of the Prima wheat flour train, four compartments were removed to clear the track, a railways spokesman said.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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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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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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