Restoration work on the historic Kabellawatta old stone bridge along the Rambukkana–Mawanella main road has reached its final stage, according to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development.

The Rambukkana–Mawanella road is slated for future development into a dual carriageway in parallel with the Central Expressway project, making the restoration of the bridge a critical requirement. 

Construction work was undertaken during periods when train services were suspended, allowing uninterrupted progress.

Authorities said the original stone bridge has been removed, with plans to construct a replica at an adjacent location to preserve its heritage value.

The project is being carried out with the joint intervention of the Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka Railways Department, and the Department of Archaeology. 

Once completed, the bridge will facilitate both rail and road transport: trains will run over the restored structure, while vehicles will pass underneath.

The MInistry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development said that completion is expected by November 2026. (Newswire)

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says heavy rainfall has disrupted water supply in parts of the Kegalle District after water intake points supplying two treatment plants became blocked.

According to the NWSDB, the intake points serving the Asupini Ella and Mawanella water treatment plants have been obstructed due to the prevailing adverse weather, making it difficult to operate the facilities under normal conditions.

As a result, water supply to the Mawanella and Aranayake Divisional Secretariat areas has been completely suspended.

Meanwhile, consumers in areas from Mawanella to Karandana Junction and along the Mawanella–Rambukkana Road are experiencing a low-pressure water supply.

The NWSDB said work to clear the intake points and resume operations at the treatment plants will begin once weather conditions improve, with normal water supply expected to be restored as soon as possible. (Newswire)

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has initiated legal proceedings against a shop in the Hingula area of Mawanella after it was found selling a 5kg pack of Keeri Samba rice at Rs. 1,950, far above the stipulated Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of Rs. 1,300.

According to CAA officials, the trader was pocketing an unfair profit of Rs. 130 per kilo, exploiting consumers by charging exorbitant prices. 

The violation was uncovered by Kegalle District Investigation Officers during a raid conducted yesterday (11).

The CAA remains vigilant against traders who attempt to take advantage of consumers by selling essential goods above the control price. 

The public is reminded to always verify the printed MRP when purchasing rice or other essentials, and to avoid paying more than the stipulated price.

Consumers are urged to report such violations immediately to the CAA via its hotline 1977. (Newswire)

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Three suspects were arrested on Monday (05 Jan) in Mawanella with two elephant tusks that were to be sold for Rs. 20 million, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Air Force intelligence officers, together with wildlife officials, had closely monitored the suspects and arrested them near the Mawanella Muslim mosque, based on a tip-off.

After the arrest, the suspects and the tusks were taken to the Kurunegala Assistant Director’s Office, and they were produced before the Aranayake Tourist Magistrate Court in the Mawanella jurisdiction yesterday (06 Jan).

The Magistrate ordered the suspects to be released on bail of Rs. 400,000 each, and the case was fixed for February 03.

This raid was carried out under the instructions of the Assistant Directors of Wildlife in Anuradhapura and Kurunegala, with participation from officers of the Anuradhapura Assistant Director’s Office, the Kukulkatuwa Beat Office, and the Ritigala Reserve Office, along with Air Force officers from Meerigama and members of the Special Task Force. (Newswire)

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Police investigations reveal that a knife attack reported in Mawanella yesterday, killing three persons, had occurred due to a dispute over a plot of land. 

According to the Police, an individual had attacked four of his relatives with a knife in the Danagama Watte area in Kondeniya, Mawanella, last evening.

Three individuals had died in the attack, while an injured woman has been admitted to the Mawanella Base Hospital. 

The 33-year-old suspect has been arrested, while the Mawanella Police is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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The bodies of three individuals have been recovered from the earth mound that collapsed in Mawanella today (29).

A group of workers building a wall in the Manikkawa area was trapped after the earth mound collapsed on them this morning.

Rescue operations were immediately launched, after which the bodies of all three workers were found. (Newswire)

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A group of workers are reportedly buried under a mound of earth that had collapsed in the Manikkawa area in Mawanella today.

According to reports, the mound of earth had collapsed when the workers were building a wall.

Operations are underway to rescue the trapped workers. (Newswire/ Image- file pic)

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The Police have sought public assistance to find a man reported missing from Mawanella since 14 July 2025.

According to the Police, a probe has been launched following a complaint filed by the man’s wife at the Mawanella Police Station.

The missing man is a 49-year-old resident of Galatara. 

The public with information on the missing man has been requested to contact the Police via the hotlines 071 – 8591418 or 035 – 2246222. (Newswire)

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The Police have sought public assistance to find a 21-year-old girl reported missing from the Mawanella area.

According to the Police, the woman has been reported missing since July 2025.

An investigation had been launched into the disappearance following a complaint filed at the Mawanella Police by the girl’s father.

The public with information on the missing girl has been requested to contact the Police via 071- 8591418. (Newswire) 

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has established power in the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kegalle District. 

SJB candidate Puthula Udagama was elected Chairman of the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha during elections held today. 

The SJB candidate was elected after winning a majority of votes in the local council, in which the SJB had secured a majority of seats in the 2025 Local Government Elections. (Newswire) 

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A 36-year-old man has been found dead in a suspicious manner inside a hotel room in Mawanella. 

The Police said the victim is a resident of the Welikanna area and an employee of the hotel.

Preliminary Police investigations have found pools of blood near the body.

The post-mortem into the death is to be conducted at the Kegalle Hospital, while the Mawanella Police is conducting investigations. (Newswire)

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A 03-year-old child was reported dead after sustaining injuries due to a coconut falling onto her head while at a pre-school close to Mawanella Town on Thursday.

The Police said the child had been injured while at the pre-school premises and had been rushed to the Mawanella Hospital.

However, she had succumbed to injuries after being transferred to the Kandy hospital for further treatment.

The deceased has been identified as a 3 ½ -year-old girl from the Mawana area in Mawanella. 

The Mawanella Police is conducting investigations into the incident. (Newswire)

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