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Strong winds cause widespread damage in Colombo

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Several areas in and around Colombo sustained significant damage last night (29) as strong winds swept through the city, toppling trees and disrupting traffic movement. Large tre... Read More


CEB notice on how to lodge electricity breakdown complaints

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that consumers can now lodge complaints related to electricity breakdowns using the CEBCare App, CEBCare Web Portal, Web Self-Service, or b... Read More


US appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order st... Read More


Five injured by fallen trees in Colombo; Several roads blocked

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- At least five persons were injured and admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following incidents involving fallen trees and tree branches, amidst the prevailing inclement weat... Read More


Heavy showers, strong winds expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today (30), the Department of Meteoro... Read More


Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a 'Red' warning for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and M... Read More


Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa remanded

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, has been remanded until June 2 by the Fort Chief Magistrate's Court, said Ada Derana reporter.... Read More


Over 29,000 electricity breakdowns reported across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that as of now, a total of 29,015 electricity breakdowns have been reported across the country due to the prevailing adverse weather condit... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation climbs in May 2025

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -0.7% in May 2025, compared to -2.0% in April 2025, a... Read More


SLAF helicopter rescues fishermen stranded in seas off Balapitiya

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- UPDATE: A Bell 412 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has rescued three fishermen from a vessel marooned on seas off Balapitiya due to the prevailing adverse weather con... Read More