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No risk of tsunami following earthquake in Sumatra
No risk of tsunami following earthquake in Sumatra
There is no risk of tsunami following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake which struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra this morning, the Department of Meteorology has announced. MORE..
Special party leaders’ meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings
Special party leaders’ meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings
A special party meeting has been called to decide on the conduct of Parliament sittings in the upcoming days, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Viddyarathna. MORE..
All Muslim schools closed today and tomorrow amid adverse weather conditions
All Muslim schools closed today and tomorrow amid adverse weather conditions
Muslim schools across the country will remain closed today (27) and tomorrow (28), owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Ministry of Education has announced. MORE..
Earthquake of 6.6 magnitude strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra, Sri Lankans residing in coastal areas urged to be vigilant
Earthquake of 6.6 magnitude strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra, Sri Lankans residing in coastal areas urged to be vigilant
A powerful earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra at around 10:26 a.m., the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. MORE..
A/L exams suspended for three days, alternative dates announced
A/L exams suspended for three days, alternative dates announced
The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination scheduled for today (27), tomorrow (28) and on Saturday (29) will not be held as scheduled, the Commissioner General of Examinations, AKS Indika Kumari Liyanage has announced. MORE..
Section of boundary wall of Vidyartha College stadium collapses
Section of boundary wall of Vidyartha College stadium collapses
A section of the boundary wall of the Vidyartha College stadium in Kandy has reportedly collapsed last night (26).
Death toll due to adverse weather in recent days climbs to 31
Death toll due to adverse weather in recent days climbs to 31
The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country since November 17 has increased to 31, the Disaster Management Centre said. MORE..
Four persons missing following two landslides in Udadumbara and Pathahewaheta
Four persons missing following two landslides in Udadumbara and Pathahewaheta
Four persons reported missing from two locations following landslides in Udadumbara and Pathahewaheta in Kandy. MORE..
Four dead following landslide in Walapane
Four dead following landslide in Walapane
At least four individuals have died following a landslide reported in Walapane, Nuwara Eliya, the Disaster Management Centre said.
Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty of taking bribes years before he took office, adding to a list of former leaders jailed for corruption. MORE..
Section of Bentota old bridge collapses due to adverse weather conditions
Section of Bentota old bridge collapses due to adverse weather conditions
The right section of the Bentota Old Bridge, which had been closed to the public, reportedly collapsed last night (26) amid prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
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President to chair special meeting to discuss current disaster situation
President to chair special meeting to discuss current disaster situation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to chair a special meeting within the Parliament complex to discuss the prevailing disaster situation in the country. MORE..
Parliament Select Committee appointed to probe release of 323 containers without mandatory inspection
Parliament Select Committee appointed to probe release of 323 containers without mandatory inspection
A Parliamentary Select Committee has been appointed to investigate the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Harbour without subject to mandatory customs inspection. MORE..
Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road closed for traffic in Manampitiya
Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road closed for traffic in Manampitiya
The Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road is completely closed for traffic in Manampitiya after the area is submerged following heavy rains, police stated. MORE..
Badulla landslide death toll increases to 11, seven missing
Badulla landslide death toll increases to 11, seven missing
The death toll from earthslips and landslides occurred in seven locations in the Badulla District owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, has risen to 11. MORE..
Firearm in possession of ex-MP Uditha Lokubandara during Nugegoda rally taken into police custody
Firearm in possession of ex-MP Uditha Lokubandara during Nugegoda rally taken into police custody
A pistol which was in possession of former MP Uditha Lokubandara during the joint opposition rally at Nugegoda on 21 November has been taken into police custody.
Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House
Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House
Two National Guard soldiers are critically injured after being gunned down in Washington DC, less than two blocks from the White House, in what the city’s mayor called a “targeted shooting”. MORE..
Four dead, nine missing due to landslides reported in Badulla
Four dead, nine missing due to landslides reported in Badulla
At least four people have died in six landslide incidents reported in the Badulla District.
Court orders Daisy Forrest to undergo psychiatric examination
Court orders Daisy Forrest to undergo psychiatric examination
The Colombo High Court has ordered that a psychiatric medical report be obtained to determine whether Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, is in a suitable mental condition to appear for court proceedings. MORE..
A/L exams suspended for two days due to adverse weather
A/L exams suspended for two days due to adverse weather
The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination scheduled for today (27) and tomorrow (28) will not be held as scheduled, the Commissioner General of Examinations, AKS Indika Kumari Liyanage has announced. MORE..
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts
A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in the Badulla, Kandy, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts by the National Building and Research Organisation. MORE..
Train operations affected due to adverse weather
Train operations affected due to adverse weather
Train operations along the main, coastal and Kelani Valley railway lines have been disrupted as a result of fallen trees obstructing the tracks, Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 44 with 279 still missing, authorities say
Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 44 with 279 still missing, authorities say
At least 44 people have been killed in a major fire engulfing apartment blocks in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, with 279 people not accounted for. MORE..
Major flood warning issued to residents of low-lying areas of Deduru Oya Basin
Major flood warning issued to residents of low-lying areas of Deduru Oya Basin
The Department of Irrigation has issued major flood warning for residents of low-lying areas along Deduru Oya Basin.
Very heavy rains above 200 mm likely in some areas today
Very heavy rains above 200 mm likely in some areas today
The low-pressure area southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a depression and is about 210km southeast of Batticaloa, the Department of Meteorology has announced. MORE..