Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’ intensifies over Bay of Bengal; Heavy rain and strong winds expected in Sri LankaCyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’, which has intensified over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, is expected to strengthen further before making landfall on the Indian coast near Andhra Pradesh on October 28, according to the Department of Meteorology.5m agoGMOA warns of possible rise in dengue cases amid rainy weatherThe Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that dengue cases could rise again amid prevailing rainy weather conditions.10m agoWimalasurendra Reservoir begins to spill following heavy rainsThe Wimalasurendra Reservoir began spilling today (26) following heavy rainfall reported in the Norton Bridge area since morning.15m agoWimalasurendra Reservoir begins to spill following heavy rainsThe Wimalasurendra Reservoir began spilling today (26) following heavy rainfall reported in the Norton Bridge area since morning.15m agoEight students remain hospitalized after bus-train collision in Habaraduwa A total of eight students still remain hospitalized following a train-bus collision at a railway crossing in Habaraduwa yesterday (25), Deputy Inspector General of Police W.P.J. Senadheera, in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety said.20m agoEight students remain hospitalized after bus-train collision in Habaraduwa A total of eight students still remain hospitalized following a train-bus collision at a railway crossing in Habaraduwa yesterday (25), Deputy Inspector General of Police W.P.J. Senadheera, in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety said.20m agoSeveral houses damaged by strong winds in ChilawStrong winds that swept through Samidugama, Iranawila in Chilaw last night (25) have damaged several houses.40m agoSeveral houses damaged by strong winds in ChilawStrong winds that swept through Samidugama, Iranawila in Chilaw last night (25) have damaged several houses.40m agoKotmale Reservoir nears spill level amid heavy rain, Warning issued to downstream residentsAn advance warning has been issued regarding the possible opening of spill gates at the Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir in Kotmale amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.56m agoKotmale Reservoir nears spill level amid heavy rain, Warning issued to downstream residentsAn advance warning has been issued regarding the possible opening of spill gates at the Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir in Kotmale amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.56m agoSri Lanka’s dengue cases surge past 105,000Sri Lanka has recorded a total of 105,097 dengue cases so far this year, with 79 deaths reported, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.1h agoSri Lanka’s dengue cases surge past 105,000Sri Lanka has recorded a total of 105,097 dengue cases so far this year, with 79 deaths reported, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.1h agoOfficials from Mecca pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran todayTop officials from Mecca Pact countries Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are to meet Iran's leaders in Tehran on Monday in their first high-level contact since the kingdom became a pressure point in the wider Iran conflict.1h agoOfficials from Mecca pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran todayTop officials from Mecca Pact countries Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are to meet Iran's leaders in Tehran on Monday in their first high-level contact since the kingdom became a pressure point in the wider Iran conflict.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTProvincial education officials empowered to decide on school closures amid adverse weatherProvincial Directors and Provincial Secretaries of Education have been empowered to make decisions regarding the opening or closure of schools in their respective areas in response to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Ministry of Education said.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTProvincial education officials empowered to decide on school closures amid adverse weatherProvincial Directors and Provincial Secretaries of Education have been empowered to make decisions regarding the opening or closure of schools in their respective areas in response to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Ministry of Education said.1h ago16 spill gates of Rajanganaya Reservoir to be opened; residents of low-lying areas cautionedThe Irrigation Department says 16 spill gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir are to be opened to release more than 15,000 cubic feet of water per second into the Kala Oya.2h ago16 spill gates of Rajanganaya Reservoir to be opened; residents of low-lying areas cautionedThe Irrigation Department says 16 spill gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir are to be opened to release more than 15,000 cubic feet of water per second into the Kala Oya.2h agoNew initiative to identify and utilise alternative water sources in Western ProvinceA new initiative has been launched to make efficient use of public and private wells, reservoirs, streams and other groundwater sources in the Western Province to meet the water needs of the public.2h agoNew initiative to identify and utilise alternative water sources in Western ProvinceA new initiative has been launched to make efficient use of public and private wells, reservoirs, streams and other groundwater sources in the Western Province to meet the water needs of the public.2h ago'Long live democracy' says President Lula as Brazil national anthem plays Newly elected Brazil's left-wing President Lula has been addressing his supporters in São Paulo and thanking them for their support, which he said made it possible for him to recover from his defeat in the first round of the election to go on to win in the run-off.2h ago'Long live democracy' says President Lula as Brazil national anthem plays Newly elected Brazil's left-wing President Lula has been addressing his supporters in São Paulo and thanking them for their support, which he said made it possible for him to recover from his defeat in the first round of the election to go on to win in the run-off.2h agoNEWS ALERTMinor flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Mahaweli RiverDue to the heavy rainfall received in the upper catchment areas of the Mahaweli River during the past few hours, there is a risk of a minor flood situation occurring in the low-lying areas adjacent to the Mahaweli River...2h agoNEWS ALERTMinor flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Mahaweli RiverDue to the heavy rainfall received in the upper catchment areas of the Mahaweli River during the past few hours, there is a risk of a minor flood situation occurring in the low-lying areas adjacent to the Mahaweli River...2h agoNEWS ALERTMinor flood risk expected in ‘Kalu Ganga’ basin within next 24 hoursThe Department of Irrigation has warned that minor flooding may occur in the Kalu Ganga basin due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.2h agoNEWS ALERTMinor flood risk expected in ‘Kalu Ganga’ basin within next 24 hoursThe Department of Irrigation has warned that minor flooding may occur in the Kalu Ganga basin due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.2h agoNEWS ALERTCyclonic storm 'Arnab' develops as Karandipowal records highest rainfall at 195.7 mmOver the past 24 hours, heavy rainfall has been reported across many parts of the island, with the highest rainfall recorded in the Karandipowal area of the Puttalam District, the Department of Meteorology said.3h agoNEWS ALERTCyclonic storm 'Arnab' develops as Karandipowal records highest rainfall at 195.7 mmOver the past 24 hours, heavy rainfall has been reported across many parts of the island, with the highest rainfall recorded in the Karandipowal area of the Puttalam District, the Department of Meteorology said.3h agoNEWS ALERTIndian national arrested with over 5kg of ‘Kush’ at BIAA 24-year-old Indian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle a stock of ‘Kush’ narcotics.3h agoNEWS ALERTIndian national arrested with over 5kg of ‘Kush’ at BIAA 24-year-old Indian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle a stock of ‘Kush’ narcotics.3h agoCourt orders foreign travel ban on ex-minister Keheliya RambukwellaThe Supreme Court has ordered the release on bonds of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and three other respondents who had failed to pay the full compensation ordered by the court in connection with the importation of substandard medicines.3h agoCourt orders foreign travel ban on ex-minister Keheliya RambukwellaThe Supreme Court has ordered the release on bonds of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and three other respondents who had failed to pay the full compensation ordered by the court in connection with the importation of substandard medicines.3h agoPresident Anura Kumara hails 'comrade' Lula’s victory in Brazil presidential electionSri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil’s presidential election, describing the result as a defeat for corruption, political division and misinformation.4h agoPresident Anura Kumara hails 'comrade' Lula’s victory in Brazil presidential electionSri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil’s presidential election, describing the result as a defeat for corruption, political division and misinformation.4h agoTwo passengers including Chinese businessman arrested with foreign cigarettes at BIATwo passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes out of the airport.4h agoTwo passengers including Chinese businessman arrested with foreign cigarettes at BIATwo passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes out of the airport.4h agoLandslide early warnings issued to eight districtsThe National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has updated its landslide warning notice amid the prevailing adverse weather conditions.4h agoLandslide early warnings issued to eight districtsThe National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has updated its landslide warning notice amid the prevailing adverse weather conditions.4h ago
