2025 GCE A/L exam postponed until further notice
The Commissioner General of Examinations has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been postponed until further notice due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country. MORE..
- Limited train services to operate only in Western Province today
- India navy ships hand over relief material in Colombo
- NBRO sounds warning regarding landslide-prone areas
- 2025 GCE A/L exam postponed until further notice
- Residents of Dompe, Biyagama, and Kelaniya’s low-lying areas urged to evacuate
- Schools to reopen on December 16
- Landslide risk forces partial closure of expressway section
- Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims
- PM Harini briefs diplomatic community on flood relief and recovery efforts
- Several services including electricity, fuel supply declared essential services
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Several services including electricity, fuel supply declared essential services
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring a number of services, including electricity supply, as essential services. MORE..
PM Harini briefs diplomatic community on flood relief and recovery efforts
Sri Lanka Tourism has designated a responsible officer to handle inquiries regarding foreign tourists affected by the current disaster situation. 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..
Landslide risk forces partial closure of expressway section
A lane on the Gelanigama-Kahathuduwa Expressway has been temporarily closed for vehicles due to a potential landslide risk as a result of the prevailing heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Schools to reopen on December 16
Schools will reopen for the final phase of the third school term on December 16, according to the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe. MORE..
Residents of Dompe, Biyagama, and Kelaniya’s low-lying areas urged to evacuate
Gampaha District Secretary Lalinda Gamage has urged residents of low-lying areas in Dompe, Biyagama, and Kelaniya to evacuate immediately due to the rapidly worsening flood situation. MORE..
NBRO sounds warning regarding landslide-prone areas
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned that landslides could occur at any moment in any mountainous region due to the prevailing severe weather conditions. MORE..
India navy ships hand over relief material in Colombo
On behalf of the Government of India, the Indian navy ships INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, which are on a visit to Sri Lanka, have officially handed over flood relief material the island nation in Colombo. MORE..
Limited train services to operate only in Western Province today
Several train services have been resumed this evening (28) only within the Western Province, according to railway authorities. MORE..
Major flood warning for Gampaha town and surrounding areas
The Irrigation Department has warned that the low-lying areas of the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys, including parts of Gampaha town, may experience a major flood situation within the next six hours. MORE..
Five dead, 12 missing after earth slip in Minipe
Five people have been confirmed dead and 12 others have been reported missing following an earth slip in the Pamunupura area of Minipe, Hasalaka, the Kandy District Secretary announced. MORE..
Modi expresses condolences for victims; announces immediate help to Sri Lanka
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the people of Sri Lanka affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, noting the loss of lives and the hardships faced across the country. MORE..
13 persons trapped on Manampitiya Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter
Thirteen individuals who were stranded on the Manampitiya Bridge in Polonnaruwa have been safely rescued by a SLAF Bell-212 helicopter. MORE..
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Multiple flights to BIA cancelled or diverted due to bad weather
Several flights scheduled to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, have been cancelled due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
India’s INS Vikrant to deploy helicopters for flood relief efforts in Sri Lanka
India has expressed its willingness to provide helicopters for rescue operations to assist people affected by the ongoing disaster situation in Sri Lanka. MORE..
PM Harini briefs diplomatic community on flood relief and recovery efforts
Sri Lanka Tourism has designated a responsible officer to handle inquiries regarding foreign tourists affected by the current disaster situation. 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..
Landslide risk forces partial closure of expressway section
A lane on the Gelanigama-Kahathuduwa Expressway has been temporarily closed for vehicles due to a potential landslide risk as a result of the prevailing heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Schools to reopen on December 16
Schools will reopen for the final phase of the third school term on December 16, according to the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe. MORE..
Residents of Dompe, Biyagama, and Kelaniya’s low-lying areas urged to evacuate
Gampaha District Secretary Lalinda Gamage has urged residents of low-lying areas in Dompe, Biyagama, and Kelaniya to evacuate immediately due to the rapidly worsening flood situation. MORE..
NBRO sounds warning regarding landslide-prone areas
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned that landslides could occur at any moment in any mountainous region due to the prevailing severe weather conditions. MORE..
India navy ships hand over relief material in Colombo
On behalf of the Government of India, the Indian navy ships INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, which are on a visit to Sri Lanka, have officially handed over flood relief material the island nation in Colombo. MORE..
Limited train services to operate only in Western Province today
Several train services have been resumed this evening (28) only within the Western Province, according to railway authorities. MORE..
Major flood warning for Gampaha town and surrounding areas
The Irrigation Department has warned that the low-lying areas of the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys, including parts of Gampaha town, may experience a major flood situation within the next six hours. MORE..
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Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung
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Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner
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Sports
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..
Kamil Mishara powers Sri Lanka to 184-4 against Pakistan
Opening batter Kamil Mishara’s 76 off 48 propelled Sri Lanka to a strong total in a must-win T20I tri-series encounter against Pakistan here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. MORE..
Pakistan put Sri Lanka in to bat in high-stakes T20 clash
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against Sri Lanka in a must-win T20 match at Rawalpindi on Thursday. MORE..
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..
