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Several reservoirs overflowing due to heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Fourteen major tanks across the country are overflowing due to prevailing heavy rainfall, the Department of Irrigation said. Director of Irrigation (Water Management) H.M.P.S.D.... Read More


Indonesian students stage protest as President Prabowo marks a year in office

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Indonesian students protested in Jakarta on Monday (Oct 20) as President Prabowo Subianto completed a year in office, two months after violent demonstrations nationwide, with one... Read More


Excise trade unions strongly opposes statement by Commissioner General

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Trade unions attached to the Excise Department have expressed strong opposition to a statement made by the Commissioner General of Excise, M.B.N.A. Pemarathne, during a trade uni... Read More


Landslide warnings issued to residents of nine districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of multiple areas in nine districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. Accordingly, landslide wa... Read More


Sri Lanka's FDI records 138% increase in first nine months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows including foreign commercial loans for investments to BOI-approved enterprises have reached USD 827 million during the period January to S... Read More


More trains from Kandy to Colombo canceled due to landslides and derailment

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Train operations along the upcountry main railway line continue to be disrupted due to a landslide that caused debris to fall onto the tracks and a train derailment near the Ihal... Read More


IGP urges police officers not to misuse their powers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has requested all police officers to exercise the powers granted to them in a manner that upholds the rule of law in the ... Read More


US State Department confirms DV-2027 delay and new $1 registration fee

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of State has confirmed a delay in the opening of registration for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 program, which typically begins in the first week of October. ... Read More


Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- An 'Amber' weather advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas by the Department of Meteorology. Accordingly, the advisory issued at 02.30 p.m. today (20), will be ... Read More


Another seven train journeys canceled due to derailment on Main Line

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Department of Railways has cancelled another seven train journeys today (20), including the night mail train, following a train derailment along the Upcountry Main Railway Li... Read More