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Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar says approximately Rs. 36 billion has been invested to upgrade and expand the city’s sewerage network under the Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Improvement Investment Programme.

In a social media post, the Mayor said the programme is funded initially by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and is now supported by the Treasury and the European Investment Bank.

Among the major projects are the Rs. 8 billion Kirula and Narahenpita Sewerage Project, which will provide sewer connections to previously unserved areas, and the Rs. 7.5 billion Southern Rehabilitation Project to upgrade and rehabilitate ageing sewer lines in key parts of Colombo.

Balthazaar noted that much of Colombo’s sewerage network was built more than 120 years ago. While it continues to serve a large part of the city, some communities still lack access to sewer connections and sections of the infrastructure require urgent upgrades.

She acknowledged that construction work may cause temporary inconvenience but said the projects would deliver long-term benefits for public health, sanitation, the environment and Colombo’s future development. (Newswire)

[Ranga Sirilal @rangaba]

MARKET CORRECTION: Toyota Lanka has imported a large fleet of the popular HiAce vans and is selling them for Rs. 21.5 million, undercutting the inflated prices that older used vans commanded during the import ban. Used vehicle prices are now falling across the board.

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Bingun Menaka Gamage has been elected as the new President of the Free Media Movement (FMM) at its 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Lasantha de Silva takes over as General Secretary, with Ananda Jayasekara as Treasurer and Asela Kuruluwansa as National Organizer.

Congratulations to the new leadership team!
@FMMsrilanka @fmmtusrilanka

[Nuwan I. Senaratna @nuuuwan]

🇱🇰 DENGUE WEATHER RISK MODEL — SRI LANKA 🇱🇰

☔️ Rain + 🥵 Heat = 🦟 Dengue

I implemented the model from "Dengue outbreak prediction model for urban Colombo using meteorological data" (Erandi et al., 2021) using real-time @OpenMeteo weather data, and extended it to all 333 MOH regions across Sri Lanka — mapping current risk plus 2- and 4-week forecasts.

DETAILS: <https://t.co/7heq7l3Nv8>

RESEARCH PAPER: <https://t.co/S3i8ez4Hgu>

Work in Progess. Still improving. Feedback/Help welcome.

#Dengue #SriLanka #PublicHealth #DataScience

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Police have arrested Suranga Sanjeewa, alias ‘Matiya’ (41), the alleged gunman linked to detained underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, after he was deported from Malaysia and arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport. He was taken into custody upon arrival, Police Media said.

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"My father is a DIG."

"It doesn't matter who your father is. He isn't the one who pays our salary."

A traffic police officer's response to a driver who claimed his father was a Deputy Inspector General has gone viral on social media.

The exchange took place after the officer ordered the driver to move a vehicle that had been parked in a no-parking zone.

[Ranga Sirilal @rangaba]

President @anuradisanayake tells parliament today that investigators will travel to Australia shortly to record a statement from a witness still too afraid to return to Sri Lanka -- a clear reference to journalist Keith Noyahr. @GotabayaR is directly linked to his abduction.

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Back-to-back earthquakes have killed at least 32 people in Venezuela, with at least 700 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez says.
Rescuers in the capital are searching through the rubble for survivors and people have been heard calling for help

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Attorney-at-Law Rakhitha Rajapakshe, the son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, has been arrested by Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), according to multiple local media reports.

Local reports said Rakhitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) organiser for Horana, were taken into custody by the Bribery Commission.

Some media outlets have reported that the arrests are linked to alleged connections with organised criminal figures. However, as of now, the Bribery Commission has not publicly released detailed official information outlining the specific allegations or charges. (Newswire)

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Pray For Venezuela 🇻🇪🙏

Two powerful earthquakes struck near Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, just seconds apart.

The first quake measured M7.2, followed by a stronger M7.5 tremor.

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Global oil prices extend their sharp decline.

Brent crude has fallen to USD 72.32 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has dropped below USD 70, trading at USD 69.20 per barrel.

The continued slide comes amid easing geopolitical tensions and growing expectations of improved global oil supply.

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On This Day in 2014, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 won a Test with a ball to spare in Headingley against England.
Shaminda Eranga dismissed James Anderson with penultimate ball of a gripping final day at Headingley

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Sri Lanka’s exports surpassed US$7.39 billion in the first five months of 2026, marking a 7.56% year-on-year increase, according to the Export Development Board (EDB).

Total exports reached US$1.57 billion in May alone, up 18.34% from a year earlier, driven by strong growth in apparel, coconut-based products, rubber, electronics, food & beverages, and ICT services.

ICT exports rose 21.7% during Jan–May, while electrical & electronic exports surged 51.8%, highlighting the growing role of Sri Lanka’s knowledge-based and value-added export sectors in economic recovery.

[Ranga Sirilal @rangaba]

The Court of Appeal is in no hurry to hear @GotabayaR 's writ petition. Case put off for July 6. BTW, CID is not only investigating Gota's involvement in the Easter Sunday attack, but also his role in Lasantha's assassination. Azad Moulana has made a statement about that too...

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Sri Lanka's Exports Soar: Over 18% Jump in May 2026 🚀

Sri Lanka's total export revenue hit US$ 1,570 million in May 2026 — a strong 18.3% increase year-on-year, according to the Export Development Board (EDB).

👘 Merchandise exports: US$ 1,223.5 million (+18.3%)

👩🏻‍💻 Services exports: US$ 347.2 million (+18.7%)

#SriLanka #economy #exports

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Oil now down to around pre-war levels, releasing pressure on Sri Lanka's external trade balance. 🛢️📉

WTI plunge below $70 and Brent falls close to $73.

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💯 106* off just 61 balls!

Chamari Athapaththu scripts history with the highest individual score of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup and becomes the first Sri Lankan woman to score a century in a Women's T20 World Cup. 🇱🇰🔥

A captain's knock for the ages. 🫡

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Bank Robbery in Moragahahena 🚨

Three suspects allegedly tied up a security guard, broke into a safe at a rural bank in Koralaima, Moragahahena, and escaped with a haul of gold jewellery in the early hours of today (June 23).

Police said the robbery took place between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Investigations are underway.

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Metro buses hit the road, private bus owners hit panic mode https://t.co/MQoEfJbmHX

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that he is stepping down as UK prime minister and leader of the Labour Party.