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Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Kumbukkan Oya Basin
Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Kumbukkan Oya Basin
The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Kumbukkan Oya Basin. MORE..
LC openings drop as pent-up demand for vehicle imports declines – CBSL chief
LC openings drop as pent-up demand for vehicle imports declines – CBSL chief
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that a large number of Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened this year due to “pent-up demand” following the lifting of vehicle import restrictions in February and that the demand for vehicle imports is expected to stabilize in coming months. MORE..
Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Heda Oya Basin
Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Heda Oya Basin
The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Heda Oya, for a period of 48 hours from 3.30 pm today (26). MORE..
Ex-SJB councillor and 6 others remanded over Tangalle narcotics seizure
Ex-SJB councillor and 6 others remanded over Tangalle narcotics seizure
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (26) ordered that seven suspects arrested in connection with the smuggling of nearly 376 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) into Sri Lanka off the coast of Tangalle, be remanded until December 09. MORE..
Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 10 dead and 6 missing
Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 10 dead and 6 missing
Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving six others missing, police said Wednesday (Nov 26). MORE..
Fire rages through Hong Kong high-rise, leaving 4 dead
Fire rages through Hong Kong high-rise, leaving 4 dead
Four people have been killed by a raging fire at a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday that left others trapped inside, authorities said. MORE..
Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Mahaweli River Basin
Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Mahaweli River Basin
The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation within the next 48 hours in several areas surrounding the Mahaweli River Basin. MORE..
More details uncovered on murder of Chairman of Modara Devalaya committee
More details uncovered on murder of Chairman of Modara Devalaya committee
The Galle Crime Investigation Division has arrested the main suspect in the murder of the brother-in-law of the criminal ‘Karandeniya Sudda’, who served as the Chairman of the Modara Devalaya Committee in Ambalangoda. MORE..
Spill gates of Weheragala reservoir opened, pilgrims visiting Kataragama urged to remain vigilant
Spill gates of Weheragala reservoir opened, pilgrims visiting Kataragama urged to remain vigilant
Spill gates of the Weheragala reservoir have been opened following heavy rainfall in the Monaragala district. MORE..
Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world’s largest city, according to UN
Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world’s largest city, according to UN
Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, is the world’s largest urban centre with a population of almost 42 million, according to new research by the United Nations. MORE..
Five fishing trawlers of narcotics dealer ‘Dehi Bale’ seized by CID
Five fishing trawlers of narcotics dealer ‘Dehi Bale’ seized by CID
A total of five fishing trawlers reportedly belonging to large-scale drug trafficker Sehan Sathsara alias ‘Dehi Bale’ have been seized. MORE..
Flood warning issued as Senanayake Samudraya water levels reach peak
Flood warning issued as Senanayake Samudraya water levels reach peak
The Department of Irrigation has issued a ‘Red’ flood warning for the downstream areas of the Gal Oya. MORE..
Amid H-1B visa debate, Trump administration’s call to “prioritize qualified Americans”
Amid H-1B visa debate, Trump administration’s call to “prioritize qualified Americans”
The Donald Trump administration has pledged to ensure employers in the United States follow H-1B visa rules and “prioritise qualified Americans” over foreign workers in yet another crackdown on immigration. MORE..
Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by ‘Instagram friend’
Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by ‘Instagram friend’
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan national in Bengaluru has fallen victim to an online sextortion racket involving an unidentified individual who first contacted him through Instagram. MORE..
Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor’s husband further remanded
Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor’s husband further remanded
The former National People’s Power Peliyagoda Urban Councillor’s husband, who was arrested in Anuradhapura for the possession of heroin and subsequently suspended from his position as a school principal in Eppawala, has been further remanded. MORE..
Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities proposed
Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities proposed
The pressing need to establish a Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities and other degree-awarding institutions in the country has been emphasized during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. MORE..
Woman remanded over death of stray dog in hit-and-run incident
Woman remanded over death of stray dog in hit-and-run incident
A woman allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident involving a street dog in Pannipitiya has been remanded until December 9. MORE..
Over 365,000 individuals currently unemployed in Sri Lanka – PM
Over 365,000 individuals currently unemployed in Sri Lanka – PM
A total of 365,951 individuals are currently unemployed in Sri Lanka, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Train services on upcountry line restricted due to adverse weather conditions
Train services on upcountry line restricted due to adverse weather conditions
Train services along the upcountry line have been restricted owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrives in Colombo
Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrives in Colombo
The Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant has arrived at Colombo Harbour today. MORE..
Fishermen urged not to venture into sea due to adverse weather conditions
Fishermen urged not to venture into sea due to adverse weather conditions
All fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until further notice due to hazardous and adverse weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal region, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has announced. MORE..
Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill presented to Parliament
Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill presented to Parliament
The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill, which provides provisions to establish the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka has been presented in Parliament. MORE..
Three arrested at BIA with cigarettes valued at over Rs. 17 mln
Three arrested at BIA with cigarettes valued at over Rs. 17 mln
Three individuals have been arrested by Police officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake along with a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 17,850,000. MORE..
One lane of Kandy-Colombo road at Pahala Kadugannawa reopened for traffic - RDA
One lane of Kandy-Colombo road at Pahala Kadugannawa reopened for traffic - RDA
One lane of the Kandy-Colombo main road near Pahala Kadugannawa has been reopened, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts by the National Building and Research Organisation. MORE..