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Kirindiwela records highest rainfall of 244 mm in 24 hours

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Meteorology has reported that the highest rainfall of 244 mm was recorded in the Kirindiwela area of the Gampaha District in the last 24 hours. This report was ... Read More


IMF Executive Board to consider Sri Lanka's combined reviews next week

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Sri Lanka's reform program continues to move forward, with the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board set to consider the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the E... Read More


Landslide early warnings issued to areas in three districts

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in three districts due to the prevailin... Read More


Very heavy rains above 200 mm likely in some areas today: Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- According to the Department of Meteorology, the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island. The current rainy conditions over the south-western parts of the isl... Read More


Angunakolapelassa Prison inmate dies from illness amid fever outbreak

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Prisons says an inmate detained at the Angunakolapelassa Prison has died following hospitalization due to a sudden illness. A spokesperson for the Department st... Read More


Ex-Sri Lanka Cricket selection chief seeks formal explanation over removal from post

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee, Pramodya Wickramasinghe, has reportedly directed a letter to the Minister of Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage. In h... Read More


President assures country will not face another economic collapse like in 2022

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that Sri Lanka will never be allowed to fall into an economic crisis similar to that experienced in 2022, despite concerns expressed ... Read More


Opposition request Speaker for urgent parliamentary debate on rupee crisis

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that he, along with other party leaders, met the Speaker of Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, and requested an urgent parliamentar... Read More


Motorists urged to exercise caution on expressways amid adverse weather

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists to pay close attention to the cautionary messages displayed on electronic signboards when driving on expressways amid the ... Read More


Rupee depreciation driven by global crisis, not govt policy - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha says the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar is not the result of any government policy or ... Read More