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Dr. Godahewa kicks off Peralanda recreational park construction at Ragama
Peralanda Recreational Park project conceptualized by State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Public Sanitation Nalaka Godahewa in accordance with President Gotabhaya Rajapaka’s Vision for Prosperity & Splendor framework and under the guidance of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, was kicked off on 09th December 2020 near the wetland park in Ragama.
The objectives of this landmark local project are manifold. Uplifting physical and mental hygiene of the people of the locality, avoiding inundating of Ragama town due to flash floods caused by heavy downpours, prevention of unwarranted garbage dumping in the wetland areas and creating livelihood for small entrepreneurs to name a few.
Designing and project planning will be done by Urban Development Authority and the construction will be carried out by Land Reclamation and Development Cooperation. Total extent of Peralanda Recreation Park is about 8 acres and a sum of Rs. 25 million will be allocated by the Land Development Corporation for the first phase of the tank restoration.
The total project estimate is Rs. 130 Million and after clearing the marshland the walking path will be extended up to 2 km. It will be complemented with a children’s park, outdoor physical training unit, sanitation and vehicle parking facilities. Trading huts will also be constructed in order to help local people to earn a living leveraging users of the recreation facility. The project is targeted to be completed within 12 months.
Dr. Godahewa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Chairman of Urban Development Authority Harshan de Silva, Director General UDA Prasad Ranaweera, officials of Land Reclamation & Development Corporation and local government politicians of the area also participated in the ceremony.
The Election Commission of Sri Lnka [ECSL] taking another step forward in ensuring free and fair elections, launched a Mobile Application for the speedy resolution of disputes arising during elections.
The Election Disputes Resolution (EDR) App a simple and efficient way to report election issues instantly will be put to test during the forthcoming Local Authorities Election
It can be downloaded on Appstore and Google Play
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) MURASAME arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (22 Mar 25).
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
JMSDF MURASAME is a 151m long Destroyer commanded by Commander HAYAKAWA Masahiro. Meanwhile, she is manned by a crew of 200.
During her stay in Colombo, crew members of the ship are expected to visit some tourist attractions in the city of Colombo and the ship is scheduled to depart the island on 25 Mar 25.
It has been reported that two persons riding a motorcycle were killed in a shooting incident that took place around 11.45pm on Friday [21] night , in front of the southern entrance of the Devundara Sri Vishnu Devalaya, on Sinhasana Road.
The unidentified gunmen, who arrived in a van, opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle and 9 mm firearms before fleeing the scene. The police have recovered 39 T-56 bullet casings, two T-56 rounds of live ammunition, a T-56 magazine, three 9 mm bullet casings, and one 9mm live ammunition.
The van suspected to have been used by the shooters was found abandoned and set on fire on a side road about 800 meters from the crime scene.
The two deceased victims have been identified as Tikira Hennedige Yomesh Nadishan and Marakkala Manage Pasidu Tharuka, both residents of Sinhasana Road, Devinuwara.
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