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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


Australia strengthens educational, migration, and security partnerships with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka has highlighted a recent visit by Australia's Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, and International... Read More


Landslide red warnings extended as NBRO cautions against unnecessary travel

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced that the 'Level-3' (Red) landslide evacuation warnings currently issued to 33 Divisional Secretariat Divisions (D... Read More


ADB approves $200M to improve water, food security in North Central Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support the ongoing Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka's largest multiuse water resources development in... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by around Rs. 3,000 today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market. As of today (12), the global price of gold has increased by USD 4,... Read More


District Secretary urges drivers to avoid nighttime travel to Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon has urged motorists to refrain from using any roads leading into Nuwara Eliya during nighttime hours, citing heightened landsli... Read More