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Pahala Kadugannawa landslide death toll rises to five
Pahala Kadugannawa landslide death toll rises to five
Another individual trapped in the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide has been found dead, raising the total number of fatalities to five, according to hospital sources. MORE..
Earthquake jolts Bangladesh again; third in 2 days
Earthquake jolts Bangladesh again; third in 2 days
Bangladesh experienced another earthquake at 6:06pm today (22 November), a day after a powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the country yesterday. MORE..
Flood warnings issued for several areas due to heavy rainfall
Flood warnings issued for several areas due to heavy rainfall
Flood warnings have been issued to several areas by the Department of Irrigation owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. MORE..
Section of Kandy-Colombo Road at Pahala Kadugannawa closed until tomorrow afternoon
Section of Kandy-Colombo Road at Pahala Kadugannawa closed until tomorrow afternoon
A section of the Colombo-Kandy main road, which was closed this morning (22) following a landslide in the Ganethenna area of Pahala Kadugannawa, will remain closed until tomorrow (23) afternoon, Kegalle District Secretary Jagath M. Herath said. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended
Early landslide warning issued for several areas of the island owing to the prevailing heavy rain, have been extended. MORE..
Kadugannawa landslide death toll rises to 4 as two more bodies recovered
Kadugannawa landslide death toll rises to 4 as two more bodies recovered
The bodies of two more individuals who were trapped in the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide have been recovered, raising the total number of fatalities to four, according to the Disaster Management Centre. MORE..
Kadugannawa landslide death toll rises to 2 as rescued man succumbs to injuries
Kadugannawa landslide death toll rises to 2 as rescued man succumbs to injuries
A man who was earlier rescued from the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide site has succumbed to his injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to two, hospital sources confirmed. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s national initiatives align with China’s 15th five-year plan, says Ambassador
Sri Lanka’s national initiatives align with China’s 15th five-year plan, says Ambassador
“Partnering with China means embracing opportunities. Believing in China means being optimistic about the future. And investing in China means investing in tomorrow,” said Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, highlighting the long-standing friendship between the two countries. MORE..
Train services on coastal line restricted to Weligama following derailment
Train services on coastal line restricted to Weligama following derailment
The Railway Department has announced that train operations on the Coastal Railway Line will be restricted up to Weligama until further notice. MORE..
Woman trapped inside shop buried in Kadugannawa landslide rescued
Woman trapped inside shop buried in Kadugannawa landslide rescued
An injured woman who was trapped inside the shop buried by the landslide at Pahala Kadugannawa has been rescued and admitted to hospital, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on Saturday, months after securing bail in a high-profile public funds misuse case back home. MORE..
Govt launches programme to convert old petrol three-wheelers to electric
Govt launches programme to convert old petrol three-wheelers to electric
The government has initiated a programme to convert old fuel-powered three-wheelers into electric vehicles, Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena announced. MORE..
All Divisional Secretaries in Sri Lanka summoned to Colombo
All Divisional Secretaries in Sri Lanka summoned to Colombo
All Divisional Secretaries across the island have been summoned to Colombo for a special discussion to be held today (22), the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced. MORE..
Supreme Court Justice Shiran Gooneratne appointed as Acting Chief Justice
Supreme Court Justice Shiran Gooneratne appointed as Acting Chief Justice
Justice of the Supreme Court Anthony Lalith Shiran Gooneratne was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (22) at the Presidential Secretariat, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
Ukraine allies to hold talks at G20 on White House peace plan
Ukraine allies to hold talks at G20 on White House peace plan
Ukraine’s allies will seek to “strengthen” a US plan to end the war with Russia when they meet at the G20 summit in South Africa, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has said. MORE..
Colombo–Kandy road completely closed at Ganethenna after landslide
Colombo–Kandy road completely closed at Ganethenna after landslide
The Colombo–Kandy main road has been completely closed for vehicular traffic from the Ganethenna area in Kadugannawa due to a landslide. MORE..
One dead, 4 hospitalised; Rescue operations continue after Kadugannawa landslide
One dead, 4 hospitalised; Rescue operations continue after Kadugannawa landslide
One person has been confirmed dead, four others have been hospitalised, and several remain trapped following the landslide near Ganetenna Junction in Kadugannawa, along the Colombo–Kandy main road. MORE..
| November 22, 2025 10:22 am
Several persons trapped after landslide at Kadugannawa; Traffic restricted on Colombo-Kandy road
Several persons trapped after landslide at Kadugannawa; Traffic restricted on Colombo-Kandy road
Several individuals have been reported trapped following a landslide near Ganetenna Junction in Kadugannawa on the Colombo–Kandy main road, police said. MORE..
| November 22, 2025 9:45 am
Minor flood warnings issued for several low-lying areas
Minor flood warnings issued for several low-lying areas
The Irrigation Department has issued a warning of potential minor flooding in the upper and middle reaches of the Gin Ganga and Nilwala river basins due to the prevailing heavy rainfall. MORE..
Boats deployed to assist A/L candidates in flood hit areas of Galle and Matara
Boats deployed to assist A/L candidates in flood hit areas of Galle and Matara
Steps are being taken to facilitate transportation for students sitting for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination, after several areas in the Galle and Matara districts were inundated due to heavy rains, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced. MORE..
Trump lavishes praise on New York’s mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting
Trump lavishes praise on New York’s mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting
After months of trading insults, U.S. President Donald Trump and incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani smiled at each other, swapped compliments and pledged to collaborate on tackling crime and affordability in the nation’s biggest city at an unexpectedly friendly meeting at the White House on Friday. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that showery weather conditions are expected to intensify over the island in the next few days. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Pakistan agree to continue close bilateral collaboration
Sri Lanka, Pakistan agree to continue close bilateral collaboration
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, on the sidelines of the 4th EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum being held from 20-21 November 2025 in Brussels. MORE..
India and Sri Lanka hold talks on boosting interoperability, deepening defence ties
India and Sri Lanka hold talks on boosting interoperability, deepening defence ties
India and Sri Lanka held the 11th Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) in Bihar’s Bodhgaya, identifying key areas to boost interoperability and deepening the broader defence partnership. MORE..