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Severe flooding destroys Mullaitivu Nayaru Bridge

India, Dec. 1 -- The Mullaitivu Disaster Management Centre has reported that the Mullaitivu Nayaru main bridge has been completely destroyed due to severe flooding in the area. result, all traffic fr... Read More


Three children among four killed in shooting at 'birthday party' in California

India, Dec. 1 -- At least four people, including three children, have been killed in a mass shooting at a family gathering in California, authorities say. The victims were eight, nine, 14 and 21 year... Read More


PHIs urge caution with drinking water in flood-hit areas

India, Dec. 1 -- The Public Health Inspectors Association has warned residents in flood-affected areas to exercise caution when using drinking water. Secretary Chamil Muthukuda advised people to avoi... Read More


Navy conducts major rescue, saves over 300 people after Mavil Aru tank embankment breach

India, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has evacuated 309 residents affected by severe flooding in the Muthur area after a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment gave way yesterday (30) due to intense r... Read More


Nepal extends US$ 200,000 in aid to Sri Lanka following devastating floods

India, Dec. 1 -- In an official statement, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and wished for the swift recovery of those injured. The statement emph... Read More


Three killed in separate road accidents across the country

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Three people have tragically lost their lives in separate road accidents across the country. In Kirineliya on the Dickwella-Ratmale road, a tractor veered off the road and overtu... Read More


Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa appears before CIABOC

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa appeared today (01) at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). According to reports, he attended the commiss... Read More


Floods and landslides push vegetable prices to record highs

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The wholesale prices of vegetables at the Dambulla Economic Center have surged sharply in recent days. The wholesale price of carrots has risen from Rs. 700 to Rs. 1000 per kilog... Read More


Ella-Wellawaya road reopens

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Ella-Wellawaya road has been fully reopened for traffic, according to Badulla District Secretary Panduka Sri Prabath Abeywardena. Authorities have also reported that several ... Read More


Opposition MPs walk out as Parliament adjourns early amid disaster debate

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Opposition staged a walkout of Parliament today (01) in protest against the ruling party's refusal to allow a full-day debate on the ongoing disaster situation. Chief Opposit... Read More