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26 arrested after police raid drug-fuelled party in Theldeniya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- A total of 26 suspects-22 men and four women-were arrested by Theldeniya Police after an illegal "Facebook party" was raided, during which a quantity of illicit narcotics was sei... Read More


Somawathiya-Sungavila road to be closed again

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- Steps have been taken to temporarily close the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road once again. Polonnaruwa District Secretary, Sujantha Ekanayake, stated that the decision was taken... Read More


Steps underway to promptly reopen Hakgala Botanical Garden

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody participated in an inspection visit to initiate measures to reopen the Hakgala Botanical Garden promptly, which has been temporarily... Read More


Ministry urges public to avoid sharing details of disaster-affected children

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged all parties to refrain from disseminating any information related to children who have become vulnerable due to the recent disas... Read More


Over 13,500 businesses affected by adverse weather - Ministry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Ministry of Industry and Enterprise Development has reported that the Industry Disaster Support Center (IDSC) has received data on 13,698 businesses affected by the recent ad... Read More


Authorities aim to clear flood-generated waste in Colombo suburbs within 10 days

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Chairman of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), Thilak Hewawasam, stated that authorities expect to completely remove accumulated garbage in the flood-affected suburbs... Read More


Special festive advance granted to public officials

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- A circular has been issued to provide a special advance payment of up to Rs. 4,000 to public officials in view of the festive season. The circular was issued by the Secretary to... Read More


Chilaw General Hospital flood damage exceeds Rs. 1,200M: Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that the Chilaw General Hospital, which was affected by recent flooding in Sri Lanka, has sustained damages e... Read More


Govt plans compensation or land allocation for people in landslide-hit areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Land Commissioner General's Department (LCGD) has initiated measures to conduct a survey of lands affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with particular attention to areas impacted by l... Read More


36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Irrigation Department has reported that 36 major reservoirs and over 46 medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently spilling, according to Director of Irrigation... Read More