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Power outages across multiple areas due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Power outages have been reported in several areas across the island, including Colombo, following heavy rains and strong winds that lashed parts of the country overnight (May 29).... Read More


Over 50,000 electricity breakdowns across Sri Lanka in 24 hours

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that a total of 50,009 electricity breakdowns have been reported across the country within the 24-hour period ending at 8.00 p.m. today (30... Read More


Italian arrested with over 10kg of Cocaine at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A total of 10 kilograms and 323 grams of cocaine has been seized at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake during a joint operation conduct... Read More


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