Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 193
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 193, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
- Air Force rescues 121 individuals who were trapped near Mavil Aru Anicut
- All exams including 2025 A/L examination postponed indefinitely
- No fuel price revision for December - CPC
- Emergency relief measures offered to Sri Lankans will be in place through December, Starlink confirms
- 23 dead, 10 houses destroyed in Sarasavigama, Peradeniya landslide
- Child Affairs Minister requests to reopen daycare centers from tomorrow
- Buildings in Peradeniya along Mahaweli River banks at risk of collapsing
- Several trains to function this evening
- Landslide damages section of Talawakelle–Tawalantenne road
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Landslide damages section of Talawakelle–Tawalantenne road
A section of approximately 100 meters near Paluwatta in Kotmale along the Talawakelle – Tawalantenne road has been damaged by a landslide. MORE..
Several trains to function this evening
A number of trains will function this evening (30) to transport those engaged in essential services, Sri Lanka Railways has announced. MORE..
Buildings in Peradeniya along Mahaweli River banks at risk of collapsing
With the decline in water levels of the Mahaweli River in Peradeniya and Gannoruwa, information has been reported indicating a risk of landslides affecting numerous buildings along the riverbanks. MORE..
Child Affairs Minister requests to reopen daycare centers from tomorrow
The Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj has made a request to reopen daycare centers that are able to operate starting tomorrow (December 1). MORE..
23 dead, 10 houses destroyed in Sarasavigama, Peradeniya landslide
Another landslide has been reported from Sarasavigama, Peradeniya owing to heavy rains in the area. MORE..
No fuel price revision for December - CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of December 2025. MORE..
All exams including 2025 A/L examination postponed indefinitely
The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, along with all other examinations scheduled to be held, has been postponed indefinitely. MORE..
Air Force rescues 121 individuals who were trapped near Mavil Aru Anicut
The Sri Lanka Air Force has rescued 121 individuals who were trapped near the Mavil Aru Anicut. MORE..
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Bridge near Yakkala Ayurveda caving in, section of Colombo-Kandy road closed temporarily
The center of the bridge near Yakkala Ayurveda along the main Colombo-Kandy road is caving in, according to the Chairman of the Gampaha District Coordination Committee, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe. MORE..
Pakistan to send mobile field hospital to provide medical care for flood victims in Sri Lanka
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has launched a relief operation for flood-affected people in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Red Alert issued for gusty winds despite Cyclone “Ditwah” moving away from Sri Lanka
Cyclone “Ditwah” is currently centered near latitude 11.1°N and longitude 80.6°E, about 170 km North-northeast of Jaffna and it is very likely to move northwards, away from Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Veterinary Association on standby to provide assistance for animals affected by floods
The Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) has announced its readiness to provide assistance to pets, livestock and stray animals affected or trapped by the ongoing flood situation across the island. MORE..
Public urged to pay close attention to announcements issued by Irrigation Dept.
Although heavy rainfall has subsided, the Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake has urged the general public to continuously pay close attention to the announcements issued by the Department of Irrigation regarding the flood threat, as the water received in the central regions is gradually flowing downstream. MORE..
Water level of Kalu Ganga expected to rise further
Flooding affecting the low-lying areas within the Kalu Ganga basin could develop into a significant flood situation in the next few hours, the Department of Irrigation has warned. MORE..
Residents evacuated from vicinity of Mavil Aru Anicut
Steps have been taken to immediately evacuate the residents in the vicinity of Mavil Aru Anicut due to water overflowing from the top of the bund, the Governor of the Eastern Province, Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera stated. MORE..
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Several trains to function this evening
A number of trains will function this evening (30) to transport those engaged in essential services, Sri Lanka Railways has announced. MORE..
Buildings in Peradeniya along Mahaweli River banks at risk of collapsing
With the decline in water levels of the Mahaweli River in Peradeniya and Gannoruwa, information has been reported indicating a risk of landslides affecting numerous buildings along the riverbanks. MORE..
Child Affairs Minister requests to reopen daycare centers from tomorrow
The Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj has made a request to reopen daycare centers that are able to operate starting tomorrow (December 1). MORE..
23 dead, 10 houses destroyed in Sarasavigama, Peradeniya landslide
Another landslide has been reported from Sarasavigama, Peradeniya owing to heavy rains in the area. MORE..
No fuel price revision for December - CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of December 2025. MORE..
All exams including 2025 A/L examination postponed indefinitely
The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, along with all other examinations scheduled to be held, has been postponed indefinitely. MORE..
Air Force rescues 121 individuals who were trapped near Mavil Aru Anicut
The Sri Lanka Air Force has rescued 121 individuals who were trapped near the Mavil Aru Anicut. MORE..
Bridge near Yakkala Ayurveda caving in, section of Colombo-Kandy road closed temporarily
The center of the bridge near Yakkala Ayurveda along the main Colombo-Kandy road is caving in, according to the Chairman of the Gampaha District Coordination Committee, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe. MORE..
Pakistan to send mobile field hospital to provide medical care for flood victims in Sri Lanka
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has launched a relief operation for flood-affected people in Sri Lanka. MORE..
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Emergency relief measures offered to Sri Lankans will be in place through December, Starlink confirms
Starlink announced emergency relief measures for communities in Indonesia and Sri Lanka devastated by severe flooding triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
Russia’s state communications watchdog threatened on Friday to block WhatsApp entirely if it fails to comply with Russian law, news agencies reported. MORE..
Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race
Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race
Alibaba released on Thursday its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China, heralding the Chinese tech company’s efforts to break into the AI wearables market dominated by Meta globally. MORE..
Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
Uber Technologies rolled out driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi in partnership with Chinese autonomous-driving firm WeRide on Wednesday, following the tie-up they announced last year. MORE..
Entertainment
Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88
“What’s it about?” was a frequent response from bemused theatre-goers to “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead”, Tom Stoppard’s first stage triumph. MORE..
Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office
Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner Jodie Haydon, becoming the country’s first leader to marry while in office. MORE..
Netflix crashes as ‘Stranger Things 5’ premieres
Netflix crashes as ‘Stranger Things 5’ premieres
“Stranger Things” briefly pulled Netflix into the Upside Down. MORE..
Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England
Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England
20-year-old student Grace Richardson made history when she became the first openly gay Miss England over the weekend. MORE..
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Sports
Pakistan clinch tri-series with commanding victory over Sri Lanka in final
Chasing a modest target of 115, Pakistan completed the task in 18.4 overs despite a brief middle-order delay. MORE..
T20I Tri-Series: Pakistan restricts Sri Lanka to 114
Sri Lanka, having been invited to bat first by Pakistan, posted a total of 114 runs in their allotted 20 overs in the final of the T20I Tri-Series. MORE..
Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first in T20I tri-series final
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first against Sri Lanka in the final of the home T20I tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. MORE..
Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims
The Sri Lankan cricket team, which is currently participating in a tri-series tournament in Pakistan, has decided to donate tour money and match fees from the series to support those affected floods and landslides in Sri Lanka. MORE..
T20 tri-series: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan in thrilling contest
Sri Lanka have defeated Pakistan in a thrilling contest by six runs to claim the spot in the tri-nation series final on Thursday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. MORE..
