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Several trapped after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana
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
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
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
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 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
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..
Landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa not a risk to wider region - NBRO
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..
Special guidelines issued for A/L students traveling from Kegalle and Mawanella to Kandy
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
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
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
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
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’
Canada says it will resume US trade talks ‘when appropriate’
Canada will resume trade discussions with the United States “when it’s appropriate,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, noting he did not have a pressing issue to address with President Donald Trump. MORE..
Over 132,000 tourists arrive in November
Over 132,000 tourists arrive in November
A total of 132,783 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in November, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Youth arrested with more than 1kg of Ice in Madampitiya
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..
Sri Lanka stands ready to deepen cooperation with China – FM
Sri Lanka stands ready to deepen cooperation with China – FM
Sri Lanka stands ready to deepen cooperation with China based on equality and mutual respect, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath stated. MORE..
Myanmar says nearly 1,600 foreigners arrested in scam hub raids
Myanmar says nearly 1,600 foreigners arrested in scam hub raids
Myanmar’s military said on Sunday (Nov 23) it arrested nearly 1,600 foreign nationals in five days in a highly publicised crackdown on a notorious internet scam hub on the Thai border. MORE..
Complaint lodged with CID over reports that A/L question paper was leaked
Complaint lodged with CID over reports that A/L question paper was leaked
The Department of Examinations has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department requesting an investigation into reports claiming that the Economics question paper of this year’s GCE Advanced Level examination had been leaked prior to the exam. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100mm likely at some places this evening
Heavy showers above 100mm likely at some places this evening
An ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rains has been issued until 8.30 a.m. tomorrow (24), by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Locomotive Engineers to halt train services from Mahawa over elephant-train collisions
Locomotive Engineers to halt train services from Mahawa over elephant-train collisions
The Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union has announced that goods and fuel trains operating from Mahawa to Trincomalee, Batticaloa, and Kankesanthurai will be withdrawn from service. MORE..
Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 09 across the island
Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 09 across the island
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) states that the death toll due to adverse weather conditions has risen to nine. MORE..
Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory
Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory
Thousands of people in Australia’s Northern Territory were without power on Sunday after a tropical cyclone brought destructive winds to the region, including capital Darwin, overnight. MORE..
Over 1,000 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 1,000 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
More than 1,000 individuals have been arrested yesterday (22), during the nationwide operation launched to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme “Nation United – National Drive”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Commuters to pay bus fares using bank cards from tomorrow
Commuters to pay bus fares using bank cards from tomorrow
Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from tomorrow (24). MORE..
Kadugannawa Landslide: Army engaged in restoration activities, police issue alternative routes
Kadugannawa Landslide: Army engaged in restoration activities, police issue alternative routes
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) states that the Sri Lanka Army in Beragala is currently engaged in restoring the area affected by the landslide that occurred in Pahala Kadugannawa yesterday (22) to its normal condition. MORE..