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Three landslides reported in Kurunegala; 9 dead, 24 missing

Three landslides reported in Kurunegala; 9 dead, 24 missing

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11 dead, 14 rescued after elderly home flooded in Pannala

According to police, a total of 11 residents of an elderly home in Nalawalana, Pannala Police Division, have died due to flooding caused by the ongoing severe weather. MORE..

03 women trapped at Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter

Three women who were trapped at the Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge in Anuradhapura have been safely rescued through an air operation. MORE..

Closure of Muslim schools extended amid severe weather

The Ministry of Education has announced that the closure of all Muslim schools, which had been in effect since November 27 due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island, has been extended until December 05. MORE..

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At least 21 missing following landslide in Thulhiriya

At least 21 persons have been reported missing following a landslide in the Monroviyawatte area of Thulhiriya in Warakapola, the police confirmed. MORE..

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132 dead and 171 missing amid severe weather in Sri Lanka

According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), a total of 132 deaths have been reported so far, while 171 individuals remain missing due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions affecting the country. MORE..

RDA workers caught in accident while clearing earth mound

A group of Road Development Authority (RDA) workers, who had been dispatched to remove an earth mound that had collapsed onto the Welimada–Nuwara Eliya main road in the Gawarammana area, met with an accident during the operation. MORE..

Met. Department warns of continued indirect effects following Cyclone Ditwah

The Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake, stated that although the direct effects of the cyclone have subsided as it has moved away from the island, the indirect effects will continue. MORE..

US pledges $2 million to support Sri Lanka flood relief efforts

The United States has pledged $2 million to assist urgent relief efforts in Sri Lanka, following the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused heavy rains and flooding across many areas. MORE..

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“Manusath Derana” flood relief programme continues for second day

The Manusath Derana “Flood Relief” programme, launched to support those affected by the prevailing adverse weather, continues for the second consecutive day today (29). MORE..

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Cyclone Ditwah brings severe weather to Sri Lanka, causes major floods (English)

Cyclone Ditwah brings severe weather to Sri Lanka, causes major floods (English)

President directs officials to provide disaster relief without financial constraints (English)

Sarvajana Balaya launches 'Operation Sarvajana Senehasa' to aid disaster victims (English)

Tri-forces personnel deployed to assist disaster relief operations across Sri Lanka (English)

President chairs emergency meeting with govt and opposition MPs in Parliament (English)

Health officials warn of increase in HIV cases in Sri Lanka (English)

President must immediately declare a national disaster - Opposition Leader (English)

Over 40 dead and dozens missing following landslides and floods across Sri Lanka (English)

Minister Sunil Handunnetti files complaint with CID over 'altered' audio clip (English)

Five fishing trawlers allegedly owned by 'Dehibale Malli' seized by CID officers (English)

Sri Lanka set to record highest reserves post-crisis - CBSL Governor (English)

Energy Minister addresses concerns over Mannar wind power plants (English)

Low pressure zones in the vicinity of Sri Lanka to bring heavy rains until Nov. 29 (English)

Cabinet approval to suspend issuance of new licences to operate analogue TV channels (English)

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Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung

Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung

Entertainment

Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office

Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office

Netflix crashes as ‘Stranger Things 5’ premieres

Netflix crashes as ‘Stranger Things 5’ premieres

Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England

Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner

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Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims

Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims

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Kamil Mishara powers Sri Lanka to 184-4 against Pakistan

Pakistan put Sri Lanka in to bat in high-stakes T20 clash

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