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Red Alert issued for strong winds and rough seas as Cyclone Arnab approaches India

Srilanka, Oct. 27 -- A red-level warning has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal and deep and shallow sea areas around Sri Lanka, with fishing and naval communities warned... Read More


Two spill gates of Victoria Reservoir opened

Srilanka, Oct. 27 -- Two spill gates of the Victoria Reservoir opened automatically at around 8:00 p.m. today (27), as water levels reached maximum capacity amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.... Read More


Sri Lanka and Turkiye explore employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers

Srilanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka and Turkiye are exploring opportunities to expand labour cooperation, including sector-specific and seasonal employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers. The matter... Read More


President directs officials to fast-track BIA development projects

Srilanka, Oct. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to expedite projects aimed at increasing passenger capacity and improving facilities at the Bandaranaike International ... Read More


Hanthane Dhammagavesi Thero conferred Anunayaka title

Srilanka, Oct. 27 -- The Most Venerable Hanthane Dhammagavesi Thero, the founder of the Arathi Spiritual Hermitage in Morawaka, has been conferred the title of Anunayaka of the Amarapura Sri Sambuddha... Read More


Irrigation Dept. warns of possible flooding in low-lying areas Gin Ganga

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- The Department of Irrigation has warned of a risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga Valley within the next 24 hours following significant heavy rainfall across... Read More


Sajith calls for special protection programme for Sri Lanka's elephants

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has called for a dedicated programme to protect Sri Lanka's elephant population, saying lessons must be learned from the death of tusker ... Read More


30 reservoirs spill over as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka, public urged to stay alert

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- At least 17 major reservoirs and more than 13 medium-sized reservoirs under the management of the Irrigation Department are currently spilling over due to heavy rainfall, the Depa... Read More


Red alert issued for strong winds and rough seas as cyclonic storm Arnab intensifies

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal and the deep and shallow sea areas around Sri Lanka, as cyclonic storm ... Read More


Complaint filed with Human Rights Commission over death of suspect in Homagama Police custody

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- Relatives of a 29-year-old individual, who died while in police custody at the Homagama Police Station, have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, alle... Read More