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Provide immediate relief to affected people: President to MPs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed Members of Parliament representing both the Government and the Opposition to urgently intervene in their respective districts to... Read More


Emergency disaster situation declared in Kandy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- An Emergency Disaster Situation has been declared for the Kandy district due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Kandy District Secretary said today. According to ... Read More


Multiple National Parks closed amid heavy rains

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) has announced the temporary closure of several national parks across Sri Lanka due to ongoing heavy rains. According to the departm... Read More


Death toll from inclement weather rises to 39

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The number of deaths reported due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions across the country has risen to 39, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). Published by H... Read More


Kandy on alert after 180 mm rainfall, landslide risk high

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Kandy city has recorded 180 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, prompting authorities to warn of potential landslides in the upper hilly areas, the Kandy Municipal Council said.... Read More


Low-pressure area forms near Sri Lanka, says India Met Dept.

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- A developing weather system over the southwest Bay of Bengal and the Sri Lanka coast intensified into a low-pressure area on Thursday morning, according to updates from the India... Read More


President orders Rs. 1 Mn compensation for disaster victim

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the President's Fund to provide Rs. 1 million in compensation for each person who lost their life due to the recent emergency di... Read More


Budget debate suspended for two days due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Party leaders have decided to suspend the committee stage debate on the budget tomorrow and on Saturday because of the disaster situation, Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunati... Read More


Dialog ushers in device-free home entertainment with ViU+ Smart TV App

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Dialog Television, Sri Lanka's #1 Pay-TV service provider, launched the Dialog ViU+ Smart TV App - a device-free solution that redefines convenience by bringing Live TV and on-de... Read More


SL business delegation visits MEDICA 2025 in Germany

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A high-level Sri Lankan business delegation recently concluded a highly productive visit to MEDICA 2025, the world's leading trade fair for the global medical industry, held in D... Read More