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Bambalapitiya Railway Station Reopens Following Major Upgrade 🚆

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• Key Highlights: The renovated Bambalapitiya Railway Station officially reopened on September 10, 2026, aimed at providing a cleaner, safer, and more comfortable environment for commuters. • Partnership & Framework: Carried out under the Government’s Clean Sri Lanka and Dream Destination programs in coordination with the Transport, Highways, and Urban Development Ministry. • Community Contribution: The restoration was sponsored by Sri Lanka's Dawoodi Bohra community—a Muslim group of ~2,500 members with a nearly two-century history in the country—highlighting civic partnership and public service. • Government Perspective: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya commended the initiative as a benchmark model for shared responsibility in maintaining public infrastructure and spaces.

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