Death toll due to adverse weather in recent days climbs to 31
The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country since November 17 has increased to 31, the Disaster Management Centre said. MORE..
- No risk of tsunami following earthquake in Sumatra
- Level 3 landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in 7 districts
- Eight spill gates of Deduru Oya reservoir opened
- Kandy-Mahiyanganaya main road closed for traffic from Medamahanuwara to Hasalaka
- Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race
- Announcement from DMT on driving licence issuance
- Train services on upcountry line further impacted due to adverse weather conditions
- Train hits China railway workers, killing 11
- DMC requests public to report all disaster related incidents via 117 hotline
- 5,700 individuals living with HIV in Sri Lanka, infections decline globally
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5,700 individuals living with HIV in Sri Lanka, infections decline globally
HIV infections in Sri Lanka have increased despite a decline in cases globally, according to data released by the National STD/AIDS Control Programme. MORE..
DMC requests public to report all disaster related incidents via 117 hotline
The Disaster Management Centre requests the general public to report any emergency situations arising due to the adverse weather conditions by calling the 117 hotline. MORE..
Train hits China railway workers, killing 11
A train ran into a group of railway workers on Thursday (Nov 27), killing 11 and injuring two, officials in China’s southwestern city of Kunming said, the deadliest rail accident in more than a decade. MORE..
Train services on upcountry line further impacted due to adverse weather conditions
Train services along the upcountry line have been restricted owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Department of Railways said. MORE..
Announcement from DMT on driving licence issuance
The Department of Motor Traffic has announced that the online driving license issuance services at the main office in Werahera and district offices have been temporarily suspended. MORE..
Kandy-Mahiyanganaya main road closed for traffic from Medamahanuwara to Hasalaka
The Kandy-Mahiyanganaya main road has been temporarily closed for vehicular traffic between Medamahanuwara and Hasalaka until further notice, the Kandy District Secretary has announced. MORE..
Eight spill gates of Deduru Oya reservoir opened
Eight spill gates of the Deduru Oya reservoir have been opened due to heavy rainfall in catchment areas, the Department of Irrigation has announced. MORE..
Level 3 landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in 7 districts
A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in the 7 districts by the National Building and Research Organisation. MORE..
No risk of tsunami following earthquake in Sumatra
There is no risk of tsunami following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake which struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra this morning, the Department of Meteorology has announced. MORE..
Special party leaders’ meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings
A special party leaders’ meeting has been called to decide on the conduct of Parliament sittings in the upcoming days, Minister Samantha Viddyarathna said.
All Muslim schools closed today and tomorrow amid adverse weather conditions
Muslim schools across the country will remain closed today (27) and tomorrow (28), owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Ministry of Education has announced. MORE..
Earthquake of 6.6 magnitude strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra, Sri Lankans residing in coastal areas urged to be vigilant
A powerful earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra at around 10:26 a.m., the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. MORE..
A/L exams suspended for three days, alternative dates announced
The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination scheduled for today (27), tomorrow (28) and on Saturday (29) will not be held as scheduled, the Commissioner General of Examinations, AKS Indika Kumari Liyanage has announced. MORE..
Section of boundary wall of Vidyartha College stadium collapses
A section of the boundary wall of the Vidyartha College stadium in Kandy has reportedly collapsed last night (26).
Four persons missing following two landslides in Udadumbara and Pathahewaheta
Four persons reported missing from two locations following landslides in Udadumbara and Pathahewaheta in Kandy. MORE..
DMC requests public to report all disaster related incidents via 117 hotline
The Disaster Management Centre requests the general public to report any emergency situations arising due to the adverse weather conditions by calling the 117 hotline. MORE..
Train hits China railway workers, killing 11
A train ran into a group of railway workers on Thursday (Nov 27), killing 11 and injuring two, officials in China’s southwestern city of Kunming said, the deadliest rail accident in more than a decade. MORE..
Train services on upcountry line further impacted due to adverse weather conditions
Train services along the upcountry line have been restricted owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Department of Railways said. MORE..
Announcement from DMT on driving licence issuance
The Department of Motor Traffic has announced that the online driving license issuance services at the main office in Werahera and district offices have been temporarily suspended. MORE..
Kandy-Mahiyanganaya main road closed for traffic from Medamahanuwara to Hasalaka
The Kandy-Mahiyanganaya main road has been temporarily closed for vehicular traffic between Medamahanuwara and Hasalaka until further notice, the Kandy District Secretary has announced. MORE..
Eight spill gates of Deduru Oya reservoir opened
Eight spill gates of the Deduru Oya reservoir have been opened due to heavy rainfall in catchment areas, the Department of Irrigation has announced. MORE..
Level 3 landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in 7 districts
A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in the 7 districts by the National Building and Research Organisation. MORE..
No risk of tsunami following earthquake in Sumatra
There is no risk of tsunami following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake which struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra this morning, the Department of Meteorology has announced. MORE..
Special party leaders’ meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings
A special party leaders’ meeting has been called to decide on the conduct of Parliament sittings in the upcoming days, Minister Samantha Viddyarathna said.
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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..
Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung
Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung
Apple Inc. will retake its crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker for the first time in more than a decade, lifted by the successful debut of a new iPhone series and a rush of consumers upgrading devices, according to Counterpoint Research. MORE..
HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption
HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption
Computer and printer maker HP announced Tuesday (Nov 25) a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate about 10 per cent of its workforce globally as the company pivots toward artificial intelligence to boost efficiency. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner
Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner
A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for the media mogul co-owner of the Miss Universe beauty pageant over alleged fraud worth US$930,000, a court official told AFP on Wednesday (Nov 26). MORE..
One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics
One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics
Happily ever after doesn’t require any complicated maths, the Vatican said on Tuesday -- for Catholics, one spouse is enough. MORE..
Superman issue found in attic by three brothers sells for $9.12M
Superman issue found in attic by three brothers sells for $9.12M
A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold. MORE..
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Canada
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Singapore
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Sports
Sri Lanka to take on Pakistan in the must-win encounter in Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the sixth game of the T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
FIFA announces procedures for 2026 World Cup draw
FIFA has announced the procedures of the final draw for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, the United States, on December 5. MORE..
Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka thrashes Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
Pathum Nissanka spearheaded Sri Lanka to defeat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in in the fifth game of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
T20I Tri-Series: Sri Lanka restricts Zimbabwe to 146/5
Zimbabwe posted a below-par 146/5 in the allotted 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the fifth game of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
T20I Tri-Series: Zimbabwe opts to bat first against Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the fifth game of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
