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Public urged to exercise caution regarding risk of infectious and vector-borne diseases amidst floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The general public has been urged to exercise caution regarding the high risk of infectious and vector-borne diseases amid the ongoing flooding and waterlogging situation. The As... Read More


Validity of November train season tickets extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Department of Railways has announced that the validity period of train season tickets issued for the month of November has been extended until December 7, 2025. The Departmen... Read More


CSE's major indices record losses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange's (CSE) main indices recorded significant losses today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) falling by 690.76 points or 3.04% to close at 22,022.06 po... Read More


Flood warning for Mahaweli River Basin extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Irrigation Department has announced that the flood warning issued for the Mahaweli River Basin under Flood Warning Bulletin No. 08, released on 29 November 2025 at 12:30 p.m.,... Read More


RDA issues list of roads disrupted due to disaster situation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Road Development Authority has issued a statement regarding roads that have been disrupted due to the disaster situation caused by heavy rainfall. Accordingly, at least 108 r... Read More


Indian Air Force helicopter used to rescue group of individuals from Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- An Indian Air Force helicopter has rescued a group of injured individuals and children affected by the disaster situation in Nuwara Eliya and Kotmale. The group has been airlifte... Read More


No Laugfs Gas price revision in December

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- LAUGFS Gas PLC has confirmed that there will be no price revision for domestic gas cylinder refills in the month of December, 2025. This was announced by the Cluster Director/CEO... Read More


Expenditure heads of four ministries approved in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Expenditure heads of four ministries have been approved in Parliament today (01). Day 12 of the Committee Stage Debate on the 2026 Appropriation Bill took place today. Although ... Read More


Vadduvakal Bridge breaks in two places due to flooding

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Vadduvakal bridge in Mullaitivu has collapsed in two places due to flooding, the Road Development Authority stated. This bridge, which runs across the Nandikadal lagoon, is o... Read More


Sri Lanka Police grant grace period for those with expired driving licences

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Sri Lanka Police have decided to grant a grace period allowing drivers-who were unable to renew their driving licences-to drive without legal obstruction owing to the adverse weat... Read More