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Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended; Red alerts lifted
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended; Red alerts lifted
Early landslide warnings issued for several districts have been extended, after considering the current ground conditions and recent rainfall received in parts of the island. MORE..
Bondi gunman’s Indian family had no knowledge of his radicalisation, Indian police say
Bondi gunman’s Indian family had no knowledge of his radicalisation, Indian police say
Indian police said on Tuesday that the dead gunman in Australia’s Bondi beach shooting incident, Sajid Akram, was originally from the southern Indian city of Hyderabad but had limited contact with his family in India. MORE..
Sri Lanka has entered second phase of post-disaster recovery – PM Harini
Sri Lanka has entered second phase of post-disaster recovery – PM Harini
The newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka, Isabelle Catherine Martin, has conveyed Canada’s condolences over the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah and reaffirmed Canada’s readiness to extend further support to Sri Lanka during the recovery process. MORE..
People living in low-lying areas of Kaudulla Reservoir urged to remain vigilant
People living in low-lying areas of Kaudulla Reservoir urged to remain vigilant
The Department of Irrigation has announced that it expects to open the spill gates of the Kaudulla Reservoir shortly. MORE..
Rs. 25,000 relief allowance already disbursed to 50% of affected people – Minister
Rs. 25,000 relief allowance already disbursed to 50% of affected people – Minister
The Rs. 25,000 relief allowance has been already disbursed to more than 50% of the people who were affected by recent floods and landslides, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
RDA incurs Rs. 75 billion loss due to roads and bridges destroyed by disaster
RDA incurs Rs. 75 billion loss due to roads and bridges destroyed by disaster
Officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways and Urban Development stated that, due to the destruction of roads and bridges caused by the disaster situation that occurred across the island, it has been preliminarily estimated that the Road Development Authority has incurred a loss of approximately Rs. 75 billion. MORE..
Advisory issued for heavy rain for several provinces
Advisory issued for heavy rain for several provinces
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for heavy rain in the Eastern, Central, Uva Provinces and Polonnaruwa District. MORE..
25 Sri Lankans rescued from cybercrime centers in Myanmar repatriated
25 Sri Lankans rescued from cybercrime centers in Myanmar repatriated
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar, has successfully facilitated the rescue and repatriation of 25 Sri Lankan nationals who had been trafficked in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar. MORE..
Dayasiri directs letter to SLFP General Secretary claiming party constitution has been violated
Dayasiri directs letter to SLFP General Secretary claiming party constitution has been violated
Convening the Executive Committee and the All-Island Working Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) constitutes a violation of the party’s constitution, according to Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara. MORE..
Parliament likely to meet on Dec. 18 and 19 - Cabinet Spokesman
Parliament likely to meet on Dec. 18 and 19 - Cabinet Spokesman
The government is hoping to hold Parliamentary sittings on Thursday (18) and Friday (19), Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa noted. MORE..
Probe underway on police conduct in accident involving MP Asoka Ranwala
Probe underway on police conduct in accident involving MP Asoka Ranwala
An investigation is currently underway on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to determine whether there was any dereliction of duty by police officers in connection with the road accident involving National People’s Power (NPP) Gampaha District Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala,...MORE..
Paddy Marketing Board to release rice stocks through Sathosa and cooperative network
Paddy Marketing Board to release rice stocks through Sathosa and cooperative network
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to process paddy stocks purchased by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) and release the rice to the market. MORE..
Cabinet approves expansion of storage facilities for Medical Supply Division
Cabinet approves expansion of storage facilities for Medical Supply Division
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to enhance storage facilities for the Medical Supply Division under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. MORE..
Govt to allocate Rs. 150 million to implement e-Court Project
Govt to allocate Rs. 150 million to implement e-Court Project
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to provide Rs. 150 million to the Judicial Service Commission from the provisions allocated under the Clean Sri Lanka Project to implement the e-Court Project to Digitize the Judicial System. MORE..
Cabinet approves signing MoUs between several Sri Lankan and foreign universities
Cabinet approves signing MoUs between several Sri Lankan and foreign universities
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to enter into Memoranda of Understanding between a number of Sri Lankan and Foreign Universities. MORE..
Sri Lanka to co-host Asian Regional Debt Management Conference
Sri Lanka to co-host Asian Regional Debt Management Conference
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to co-host the 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference in Sri Lanka. MORE..
All schools in Uva Province to reopen on December 29 - Secretary
All schools in Uva Province to reopen on December 29 - Secretary
A decision has been taken to reopen all schools in the Uva Province on December 29, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe said. MORE..
Individual arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 2.85 mln
Individual arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 2.85 mln
An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-made cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 2.85 million into the country. MORE..
CHEC Port City Colombo donates Rs. 10M, provides critical support for Sri Lanka’s recovery
CHEC Port City Colombo donates Rs. 10M, provides critical support for Sri Lanka’s recovery
As Sri Lanka grapples with the devastating aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the project company of Port City Colombo, has stepped forward to support the nation’s recovery efforts with both financial and on-ground assistance. MORE..
Husband axed to death by wife in Valaichchenai
Husband axed to death by wife in Valaichchenai
A 46-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being attacked with an axe in the Valaichchenai–Vahaneri area and succumbed to his injuries at the scene, police said. MORE..
PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys
PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys
The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, Sergey Viktorov, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees. MORE..
Tourist arrivals exceed 2.2 million this year
Tourist arrivals exceed 2.2 million this year
A total of over 2.2 million tourists have reportedly arrived in the country so far this year. MORE..
Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing
Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing
The death toll in Bolivia from floods triggered by an overflowing river in the eastern Santa Cruz region has climbed to 20 and is expected to rise as rescue teams reach previously inaccessible areas, Deputy Civil Defense Minister Alfredo Troche said on Monday. MORE..
Police Sergeant interdicted over close contact with ‘Duplicate Sewwandi’
Police Sergeant interdicted over close contact with ‘Duplicate Sewwandi’
A Police Sergeant has been interdicted for allegedly maintaining close contact with a female suspect, Nanda Kumar Thakshee, who is currently being held under a 90-day detention order in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ at the Aluthkade court complex. MORE..
NBRO conducts special inspections of landslide-risk schools in Central Province
NBRO conducts special inspections of landslide-risk schools in Central Province
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has commenced special inspections of schools in the Central Province that are at risk of landslides due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. MORE..