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Yellow anaconda calf still missing; social media reports false, Says Dehiwala Zoo

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Dehiwala Zoo has denied social media reports claiming that the yellow anaconda calf that went missing last Sunday has been found. The calf remains unaccounted for, Dehiwala Z... Read More


Mental health crisis looms in flood-hit areas, health experts warn

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Health Promotion Bureau has raised concerns over a potential surge in mental health issues among those affected by the recent floods. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Vindya Wija... Read More


Heavy rainfall expected as Northeast monsoon strengthens over the Island

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Northeast monsoon conditions has established over the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, Southern and Uva pr... Read More


764 religious places damaged due to Ditwah cyclone: Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Some 764 religious places, including Buddhist temples, Churches and Mosques, have been partially or completely damaged due to the Ditwah cyclone, Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religi... Read More


Bandaranaike Foundation donates Rs. 250M for relief

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation (BMNF), headed by former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, has donated Rs. 250 million to the government fund established... Read More


CEA issues special waste management guidelines following cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has introduced special criteria for managing waste generated in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with a focus on handling hazardous, soli... Read More


A storm to hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A storm that developed in the Bay of Bengal area is expected to hit Sri Lanka, bringing rainfall of 75 mm, particularly to the northern, eastern and north-central provinces, accor... Read More


Several groups to sue Government for failing to issue advance warnings on cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Several political parties, civil groups, environmental organizations and public movements are preparing to take legal action against the government, accusing authorities of failin... Read More


Post-flood operations to continue despite North-East monsoon

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Despite the northeast monsoon being just around the corner, post-flood operations, including relief programmes, rescue, evacuation, and rehabilitation activities, will continue un... Read More


Indian Met. Dept. warned Sri Lanka about Cyclone Ditwah weeks in advance

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had shared information about Cyclone Ditwah with Sri Lanka as early as November 13, Indian media reports have revealed. According to Th... Read More