The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says essential maintenance work on the main water transmission pipeline from Labugama–Kalatuwawa to Maharagama has been completed.

The Water Board said work to restore the water supply is currently underway. However, it noted that it will take some time for the main pipeline to refill, establish the required water pressure and return the distribution system to normal operations.

As a result, some areas may continue to experience either low water pressure or a temporary disruption to water supply.

The NWSDB said water supply is being restored gradually across affected areas, with staff working continuously to resume normal supply to all consumers as quickly as possible.

The Water Board expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and thanked the public for their patience, understanding and continued support. (Newswire)

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to complete the renovation of the remaining section of the Maharagama–Piliyandala road using government funds.

The project involves the renovation and upgrading of the road section between the 2+000 km and 3+700 km marks.

It is a part of a broader project financed through a US$ 50 million loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development, which was aimed at upgrading 46 km of national roads in the Colombo District, the government said.

The Maharagama–Piliyandala road, spanning 6.7 km, has been identified as the final project under this loan scheme. Of this, one kilometre has already been renovated, while the remaining 5.7 km is being upgraded in three packages.

Work on the A and C sections, covering approximately four kilometres, is currently underway. However, the remaining 1.7 km referred to as the B portion, could not be financed under the existing loan allocation.

Accordingly the government has decided to fund the completion of this segment to ensure the full rehabilitation of the Maharagama–Piliyandala road. (Newswire)

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The gunman wanted in connection with the shooting incident near the Navinna Junction on High-Level Road in Maharagama on 06th August has been apprehended. 

Two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle had opened fire on a person who was standing close to Navinna Junction within the Maharagama Police Division. The suspects had fled the scene after the shooting.

The Western Province South Crimes Division launched an investigation into the incident.

According to the Police, based on a tip-off, a team of officers from the Western Province South Crimes Division apprehended a suspect in Kottawa town last night.

The suspect, a 39-year-old resident of Kiribathgoda, is believed to be the gunman involved in the crime.  

Based on information revealed during questioning, authorities recovered a foreign-manufactured shotgun and three 12-gauge cartridges from the suspect’s residence. 

The Western Province South Crimes Division is continuing further investigations. (Newswire)

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A tense situation was reported in Maharagama today after the Police clashed with a group of youths protesting against agreements between the government and India.

A group of Police officers were seen forcibly removing banners and posters put up on the side of the road, despite the protesters agreeing to take them down. 

Despite slamming the Police officials for behaving like thugs, the protesters urged them to practice restraint and to allow them to peacefully remove the banners from the pavements for the convenience of the public. (Newswire)

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A business entity in Maharagama has been fined Rs. 01 million for selling bottled water at inflated prices.

The Gangodawila Magistrate’s Court yesterday imposed the fine after the suspect arrested in connection with the incident had pleaded guilty to the charge. 

The Consumer Affairs Authority had recently raided the private business entity, after which legal action had been initiated. (Newswire)

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for having sexually abused a female minor in Maharagama, it was reported. 

According to Lankadeepa newspaper, the schoolboy has been arrested on charges of serious sexual abuse of the 14-year-old girl. 

The Maharagama Police said the suspect and victim were students of prominent schools in Maharagama and had been romantically involved over the last year.

The Police further said that the two had also spent time together on the way to school or tuition class.

Investigations have revealed that the girl had invited the boy to her residence, while alone at home, during which he is alleged to have sexually abused her. (NewsWire)

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A 23-year-old student of Sri Jayawardenapura University has been found dead in a suspicious manner, it was reported.

According to Ada Derana, the Police stated that the student was residing at the university hostel located in the Katuwawala area in Maharagama.

The body of the student (male) was found hanging on the first floor of the hostel by fellow students by the time he was reported dead.

The Police further stated a total of 64 students reside in the university’s hostel. The deceased has been identified as a 23-year-old resident of Kayts, Jaffna. 

The Police stated that the relatives of the student have raised suspicion over his death due to which a post-mortem examination will be conducted. 

The Maharagama Police is conducting investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)

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