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Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in six districts extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The 'Level-3' (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in six districts has been extended. Accordingly, the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) ... Read More


Public urged to use water sparingly

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The general public has been urged to use water sparingly, as some water supply systems in Kandy, Puttalam, Kurunegala and several areas are not operating at full capacity, the Nat... Read More


Several services at Mahiyanganaya Hospital to resume tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Cleaning operations have commenced at the Mahiyanganaya Base Hospital, which was affected by recent flooding, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, the Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass M... Read More


Several wildlife parks and guest houses to reopen tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Several wildlife national parks and guest houses within the national parks that were closed due to adverse weather conditions will reopen tomorrow (03), the Ministry of Environmen... Read More


Ex-Minister C.B. Rathnayake remanded

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake, who was arrested earlier today (02) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been remanded, Ada Derana... Read More


Amount provided to restore landslide or flood-hit houses to habitable condition increased

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The government has decided to increase the amount provided to residents to restore each landslide or flood-hit houses to a habitable and hygienic condition from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. ... Read More


Water level of Kelani River dropped to minor flood level

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The water level of the Kelani River has now dropped to a minor flood level, the Department of Irrigation has announced. According to the department, the water level at the Nagala... Read More


Final rites of 31 individuals died following landslide in Udaththawa performed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- A total of 31 individuals belonging to 13 families died in a landslide reported in a village in Udaththawa, Kandy. Due to the heavy rainfall experienced on November 27, a massive... Read More


275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditwah, UN estimates

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Over 275,000 children are estimated to have been affected due to the widespread floods and devastating landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in recent days, according to the United ... Read More


Remaining A/L Exam subjects to be held in early January - Education Ministry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The remaining subjects of the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, which could not be held due to the adverse weather conditions in the country, will be conducted in early January 2... Read More