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Renovation work on Colombo–Puttalam railway line underway
Renovation work on Colombo–Puttalam railway line underway
The railway line between Kuda Oya and Nattandiya on the Colombo–Puttalam line, which was damaged by recent adverse weather conditions, is undergoing urgent repairs. MORE..
Two businesses fined Rs. 1 mln each for overpricing bottled water
Two businesses fined Rs. 1 mln each for overpricing bottled water
A court has imposed fines totaling Rs. 1 million each on a holiday resort and a private company for selling bottled drinking water at excessively inflated prices. MORE..
IndiGo refunds tickets worth INR 6.1 billion, on-time flight ops improve
IndiGo refunds tickets worth INR 6.1 billion, on-time flight ops improve
IndiGo is on track to operate over 1,650 flights, up from 1,500 yesterday, the airline said in a status update this evening. It said 137 out of 138 destinations are in operation with on-time performance of 75 per cent, up from 30 per cent yesterday. MORE..
Hotline introduced to address post-disaster mental health needs
Hotline introduced to address post-disaster mental health needs
The health sector of Sri Lanka has advised the general public to contact the National Institute of Mental Health, using the hotline 1926 for guidance, if they are experiencing mental stress following the recent disaster. MORE..
Thai army says air strikes launched along disputed border area with Cambodia
Thai army says air strikes launched along disputed border area with Cambodia
Thailand has launched air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, Thai army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvaree said on Monday, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire agreement. MORE..
Reservoir water levels gradually receding – Irrigation Dept.
Reservoir water levels gradually receding – Irrigation Dept.
The Department of Irrigation has announced that water levels in all reservoirs across the island are returning to normal. MORE..
Chinese jets point radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
Chinese jets point radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two “dangerous” incidents near Japan’s Okinawa islands, an account Beijing disputed. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Nearly 100,000 schoolchildren affected by adverse weather
Nearly 100,000 schoolchildren affected by adverse weather
Nearly a thousand schools across nine provinces of the country have been affected, due to the adverse weather conditions, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe noted. MORE..
President stresses need for long-term plan to prevent mass-scale disasters from recurring
President stresses need for long-term plan to prevent mass-scale disasters from recurring
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised the importance for a long-term plan to prevent mass-scale natural disasters from recurring in future. MORE..
Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss second phase of Gaza plan with Trump later this month
Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss second phase of Gaza plan with Trump later this month
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (Dec 7) that the second phase of a United States plan to end the war in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues still needed to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force would be deployed. MORE..
Kandy-Colombo road to remain open 24 hours for all vehicles from 4am tomorrow
Kandy-Colombo road to remain open 24 hours for all vehicles from 4am tomorrow
The section of the Kandy-Colombo main road between Ganethenna and Pahala Kadugannawa, which was closed on several occasions owing to earthslips and the risk of landslides will be reopened for vehicular movement tomorrow (08). MORE..
Several access routes to Nuwara Eliya restored - District Secretary
Several access routes to Nuwara Eliya restored - District Secretary
Several access routes to Nuwara Eliya have now been restored, according to Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon. MORE..
Health officials warn of potential disease outbreaks following recent flooding
Health officials warn of potential disease outbreaks following recent flooding
Attention must be paid to communicable diseases that may arise following the recent disaster situation in the country, the Epidemiology Unit has announced. MORE..
IMF to prioritise US$ 200 million Rapid Financing Instrument request made by Sri Lanka
IMF to prioritise US$ 200 million Rapid Financing Instrument request made by Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decided to prioritise the US$ 200 million Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) request made by Sri Lanka in a bid to tackle the challenges the country is facing following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Another batch of disaster relief provided by UAE arrives in Sri Lanka
Another batch of disaster relief provided by UAE arrives in Sri Lanka
Another of disaster relief provided by the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka arrived today (07) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) aboard a special cargo aircraft belonging to the UAE Air Force. MORE..
President calls on Atamasthanadipathi Thero
President calls on Atamasthanadipathi Thero
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on the Atamasthanadhipathi, the Chief Sanghanayake of the Nuwara Kalaviya, Most Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Nayake Thero, today (07), the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
Superintendent injured during altercation within Boossa High Security Prison
Superintendent injured during altercation within Boossa High Security Prison
A Superintendent of the Boossa High Security Prison has sustained injuries following an altercation within the prison premises. MORE..
Showers predicted for Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces
Showers predicted for Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces
The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Officials mull double track bridge to connect Peradeniya and Sarasavi Uyana stations
Officials mull double track bridge to connect Peradeniya and Sarasavi Uyana stations
The Department of Railways says it is focusing on developing the railway bridge over the Mahaweli River, located between Peradeniya and Sarasavi Uyana railway stations, as a double-track bridge. MORE..
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in four districts has been extended. MORE..
Permission granted to restore paddy fields severely damaged due to floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah
Permission granted to restore paddy fields severely damaged due to floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah
The Central Environmental Authority has already granted permission to remove sand and sand-mixed silt deposited in paddy fields that were severely damaged due to floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau stated. MORE..
PHIs uncover racket supplying flood-damaged rice to market in Kandy
PHIs uncover racket supplying flood-damaged rice to market in Kandy
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have uncovered information about a racket in which flood-damaged rice was being processed and supplied to the market as consumable rice. MORE..
Two arrested at BIA with 21kg of ‘Kush’ cannabis
Two arrested at BIA with 21kg of ‘Kush’ cannabis
A couple has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle over 21kg of ‘Kush’ cannabis earlier today (07). MORE..
Two US Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in Sri Lanka to support ongoing Cyclone Ditwah response
Two US Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in Sri Lanka to support ongoing Cyclone Ditwah response
U.S. Air Force Airmen in two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft deployed by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to support Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah response.