Landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa not a risk to wider region - NBRO
The landslide occurred yesterday in Pahala Kadugannawa is a localized risk confined to the immediate site and does not pose a threat to the wider region, Dr. Gamini Jayatissa, the Director of the Landslide Research and Study Division of the National Building Research Organisation stated. MORE..
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- Special transport arrangements for A/L candidates facing disaster-related disruptions
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- Several trapped after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana
- Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
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Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low pressure system by tomorrow (25). Therefore, the prevailing showery conditions over the island are expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Several trapped after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana
A large tree has fallen onto a three-wheeler traveling along the Mawanella–Rambukkana road this evening (23), police stated. MORE..
UN Security Council reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for reforms of the UN Security Council, asserting that the India-Brazil-South Africa troika should send a clear message that changes to institutions of global governance were no longer an option, but a necessity. MORE..
Malaysian national arrested at BIA with around 5kg of cocaine
A Malaysian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to smuggle around 5kg of cocaine into the island. MORE..
Special transport arrangements for A/L candidates facing disaster-related disruptions
The Disaster Management Centre, in coordination with the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), has arranged a special transportation plan to assist Advanced Level examination candidates who are facing travel difficulties, following yesterday’s landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa. MORE..
Canada to revise law for citizenship by descent
Canada is set to modernise its citizenship rules, which could benefit thousands of Indian-origin families and other Canadians born abroad. MORE..
Advisory issued for strong winds, heavy showers and rough seas
A low-pressure area has formed over the South Andaman Sea area and is likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a depression over the South-east Bay of Bengal tomorrow, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Special guidelines issued for A/L students traveling from Kegalle and Mawanella to Kandy
Students from Kegalle and Mawanella, who are required to sit for the Advanced Level examinations at centres located in and around the Kandy city, will be allowed to sit the exam at the nearest examination centre if they face severe difficulties in reaching their assigned centres, Kegalle District Secretary Jagath M. Herath has stated. MORE..
Israel PM Netanyahu vows to keep striking Hamas and Hezbollah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday (Nov 23) that Israel would do “everything necessary” to stop Hezbollah from regrouping in Lebanon and Hamas from doing the same in Gaza. MORE..
Pahala Kadugannawa Landslide: Alternative routes announced for students travelling to A/L exam centres
Alternative routes and emergency contact numbers have been issued to students travelling to their Advanced Level examination centres tomorrow (24), as well as for relevant officials, following yesterday’s landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for residents of 12 districts extended
Early landslide warnings issued to residents of multiple areas in 12 districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island, have been extended. MORE..
Two dead in separate road accidents
An individual has died in a road accident that occurred along the Ratnapura – Embilipitiya road in Udawalawa, police stated. MORE..
Canada says it will resume US trade talks ‘when appropriate’
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Over 132,000 tourists arrive in November
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Youth arrested with more than 1kg of Ice in Madampitiya
A youth has been arrested for the possession of more than one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine at the Mihijaya Sewana Housing Scheme in Madampitiya, police stated. MORE..
Several trapped after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana
A large tree has fallen onto a three-wheeler traveling along the Mawanella–Rambukkana road this evening (23), police stated. MORE..
UN Security Council reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for reforms of the UN Security Council, asserting that the India-Brazil-South Africa troika should send a clear message that changes to institutions of global governance were no longer an option, but a necessity. MORE..
Malaysian national arrested at BIA with around 5kg of cocaine
A Malaysian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to smuggle around 5kg of cocaine into the island. MORE..
Special transport arrangements for A/L candidates facing disaster-related disruptions
The Disaster Management Centre, in coordination with the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), has arranged a special transportation plan to assist Advanced Level examination candidates who are facing travel difficulties, following yesterday’s landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa. MORE..
Canada to revise law for citizenship by descent
Canada is set to modernise its citizenship rules, which could benefit thousands of Indian-origin families and other Canadians born abroad. MORE..
Advisory issued for strong winds, heavy showers and rough seas
A low-pressure area has formed over the South Andaman Sea area and is likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a depression over the South-east Bay of Bengal tomorrow, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Special guidelines issued for A/L students traveling from Kegalle and Mawanella to Kandy
Students from Kegalle and Mawanella, who are required to sit for the Advanced Level examinations at centres located in and around the Kandy city, will be allowed to sit the exam at the nearest examination centre if they face severe difficulties in reaching their assigned centres, Kegalle District Secretary Jagath M. Herath has stated. MORE..
Israel PM Netanyahu vows to keep striking Hamas and Hezbollah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday (Nov 23) that Israel would do “everything necessary” to stop Hezbollah from regrouping in Lebanon and Hamas from doing the same in Gaza. MORE..
Pahala Kadugannawa Landslide: Alternative routes announced for students travelling to A/L exam centres
Alternative routes and emergency contact numbers have been issued to students travelling to their Advanced Level examination centres tomorrow (24), as well as for relevant officials, following yesterday’s landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa. MORE..
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India wins inaugural blind women’s T20 World Cup
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T20I Tri-Series: Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
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