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Kesbewa records highest rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The highest rainfall in the 22 hours ending at 6.00 am today was recorded in Kesbewa Piliyandala. The Disaster Management Centre stated 204 millimetres of rain fell in the area. ... Read More


Rainfall exceeding 200 mm likely in several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Very heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm may occur in some places within the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Puttalam, Galle, and Matara districts, according to the... Read More


Rupee selling rate exceeds 326 mark against the US dollar

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The selling rate of the Sri Lankan rupee surpassed the 326 level against the US dollar today. According to the daily exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the... Read More


Level two landslide warnings issued for multiple districts

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The National Building Research Institute extended level two landslide warnings to several additional districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. While Passara in t... Read More


Heavy traffic at Peliyagoda exit on Katunayake Expressway

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The police state that heavy traffic congestion exists at the Peliyagoda exit of the Katunayake Expressway. This congestion occurred because of heavy rain. Published by HT Digital... Read More


One hacked to death and another hospitalised in Ambalantota

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A person died after being attacked with sharp weapons in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota. Another individual is hospitalised following the assault, according to police. Publish... Read More


One person shot dead in Galle

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A person wounded in a shooting carried out by individuals arriving in a car at Dickson Junction in Galle today (12) succumbed to injuries. The individual passed away while receiv... Read More


Private sector to distribute urea

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The private sector will now receive permission to distribute urea fertiliser, according to Agriculture Department Director General Thushara Wickramaarachchi. The official stated t... Read More


Individual injured in Galle shooting

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A person sustained injuries following a shooting carried out by individuals arriving in a car at the Dickson Junction in Galle today (12). Police state that the injured party is ... Read More


Penalty funds from coal controversy to offset state losses

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- More than 10 billion rupees is currently withheld as penalties and performance-related recoveries from suppliers involved in the substandard coal controversy, and these funds coul... Read More