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2025 GCE A/L exam postponed until further notice

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Commissioner General of Examinations has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been postponed until further notice due to the prevailing adverse... Read More


NBRO sounds warning regarding landslide-prone areas

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned that landslides could occur at any moment in any mountainous region due to the prevailing severe weather conditions.... Read More


Level 3 landslide evacuation warning issued to 7 districts extended

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The 'Level-3' (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued for multiple areas in seven districts has been extended. Accordingly, the National Building and Research Organisation (NB... Read More


Several BIA-bound flights diverted due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- At least three flights bound to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have been diverted to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. According to BIA officials, a flight fr... Read More


India navy ships hand over relief material in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- On behalf of the Government of India, the Indian navy ships INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, which are on a visit to Sri Lanka, have officially handed over flood relief material the... Read More


Limited train services to operate only in Western Province today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Several train services have been resumed this evening (28) only within the Western Province, according to railway authorities. This decision has been taken to facilitate the ess... Read More


Heavy showers and strong winds to continue due to Cyclone "Ditwah"

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Cyclonic storm "Ditwah" is centered near latitude 7.7degN and longitude 81.5degE, about 20km Southwest of Batticaloa and it is very likely to move northnorthwestwards today (... Read More


Major flood warning for Gampaha town and surrounding areas

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Irrigation Department has warned that the low-lying areas of the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys, including parts of Gampaha town, may experience a major flood situatio... Read More


Five dead, 12 missing after earth slip in Minipe

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Five people have been confirmed dead and 12 others have been reported missing following an earth slip in the Pamunupura area of Minipe, Hasalaka, the Kandy District Secretary ann... Read More


Modi expresses condolences for victims; announces immediate help to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the people of Sri Lanka affected by Cyclone 'Ditwah', noting the loss of lives and the hardships faced across... Read More