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23 passengers rescued after bus swept away by strong currents in Kumbukkana
23 passengers rescued after bus swept away by strong currents in Kumbukkana
The Colombo-Wellawaya main road has been submerged in the Kumbukkana area due to the torrential rainfall affecting the Monaragala area. MORE..
‘Red’ Alert: Deep Depression near Sri Lanka likely intensify into Cyclone
‘Red’ Alert: Deep Depression near Sri Lanka likely intensify into Cyclone
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ alert warning for the land and the sea areas around the island due to the deep depression over south-east of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Emergency Disaster Situation declared for Kandy district
Emergency Disaster Situation declared for Kandy district
An Emergency Disaster Situation has been declared for the Kandy district. MORE..
Deduru Oya basin on ‘Red’ alert: Flood warning issued following heavy rainfall
Deduru Oya basin on ‘Red’ alert: Flood warning issued following heavy rainfall
A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Irrigation Department for potential major flooding in the lower valley areas of the Deduru Oya Basin, the warning has been issued owing to the significant rainfall continuously received over the upper and middle catchment areas of the Deduru Oya Basin during the past 24 hours. MORE..
Three killed after car falls into canal in Sainthamaruthu
Three killed after car falls into canal in Sainthamaruthu
Three people traveling in a motor vehicle have died after the vehicle fell into a canal flowing near Bolivia village in Sainthamaruthu, Ampara. MORE..
| November 27, 2025 2:18 pm
US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting
US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting
The US has suspended processing all immigration requests from Afghans, after an Afghan man was identified as the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House. MORE..
5,700 individuals living with HIV in Sri Lanka, infections decline globally
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
Special party leaders’ meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings
A special party meeting has been called to decide on the conduct of Parliament sittings in the upcoming days, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Viddyarathna. MORE..
All Muslim schools closed today and tomorrow amid adverse weather conditions
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
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
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
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).
Death toll due to adverse weather in recent days climbs to 31
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..
Four persons missing following two landslides in Udadumbara and Pathahewaheta
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..
Four dead following landslide in Walapane
Four dead following landslide in Walapane
At least four individuals have died following a landslide reported in Walapane, Nuwara Eliya, the Disaster Management Centre said.
Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty of taking bribes years before he took office, adding to a list of former leaders jailed for corruption. MORE..
Section of Bentota old bridge collapses due to adverse weather conditions
Section of Bentota old bridge collapses due to adverse weather conditions
The right section of the Bentota Old Bridge, which had been closed to the public, reportedly collapsed last night (26) amid prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
| November 27, 2025 9:52 am