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Three wards at Chilaw General Hospital inundated amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- It is reported that, due to prevailing heavy rainfall, three wards at the Chilaw General Hospital have been inundated. The Deputy Director of the hospital, Dinesh Koggala, stated... Read More


US Dollar selling rate eases below Rs. 340 after recent sharp surge

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- At the close of interbank transactions today (22), it was observed that the selling rate of the US dollar at several commercial banks had fallen below the Rs. 340 mark. The Sri L... Read More


21 Sri Lankans deported from UAE over alleged criminal links

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A group of 21 Sri Lankan nationals, who had been accused of various crimes in Sri Lanka and had fled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been deported back to the country toda... Read More


Landslide 'Red' warnings issued to residents of several areas in two districts

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Level 3 (Red) landslide early warnings for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across two districts due t... Read More


Floodwaters submerge sections of Colombo-Avissawella road; multiple areas affected

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Due to heavy rainfall experienced in several areas within the Kelani River Basin, flooding has been reported at multiple locations between Avissawella and Hanwella. The Colombo-A... Read More


Several BIA-bound aircraft diverted to Mattala amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Several aircraft scheduled to land at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake were diverted to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport due to adverse weathe... Read More


Minor flood warning issued for Kelani River Basin following heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A significant rainfall of approximately 300 mm has been recorded in the upper catchment areas of the Kelani River Basin, according to the Irrigation Department. Based on prevaili... Read More


Meningitis spreading among schoolchildren in several areas; Public urged not to panic

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Chief Health Epidemiologist Dr. Palitha Karunapema says that viral meningitis is currently spreading among schoolchildren in certain areas, but there is no need for any undue fear... Read More


Catholic Council reconvenes after nine years

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A discussion with the Catholic Council has been held yesterday (21) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the co-chairmanship of Minister of Science and Technology, Chri... Read More


Passengers advised to arrive early as flooding disrupts access roads to BIA

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Passengers traveling to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake are advised to arrive at least four hours prior to their flights due to flooding affecting the s... Read More