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Houses given to 51 athletes to be reclaimed?

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3 years ago

October 27, 2022

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The Urban Development Authority (UDA) says that houses granted by the government to 51 athletes will be reclaimed if violations of the related bilateral agreement are not corrected within 14 days.

51 Sri Lankan athletes who have achieved international success have been granted houses at the “Saurapura” apartment complex in Angulana, Moratuwa. Each house is worth Rs. 1.5 million.

According to this housing transfer agreement, each athlete must complete paying installments within 30 years. The payment has also been exempted from interest.

According to the UDA, the athletes have violated the agreement by failing to pay the installments on time while some houses have been left closed indefinitely. Some have been handed over to third parties, the UDA adds.

In a final reminder sent to these athletes, the UDA has warned that they will terminate the ownership and reclaim the houses since this sort of conduct goes against the relevant Cabinet decisions the Attorney General’s instructions obtained while handing over these houses.

Speaking to ‘Lankadeepa’, an UDA spokesman had pointed out that there are many people in the country without a roof over their heads. “We have given these houses at highly concessional rates and the athletes just have to pay a relatively small amount each month. If they are evading even that payment, then, we are left with no other choice,” the spokesman had said.

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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12 hours 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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12 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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12 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.