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Irrigation Dept. warns of possible flooding in low-lying areas Gin Ganga

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- The Department of Irrigation has warned of a risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga Valley within the next 24 hours following significant heavy rainfall across... Read More


Sajith calls for special protection programme for Sri Lanka's elephants

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has called for a dedicated programme to protect Sri Lanka's elephant population, saying lessons must be learned from the death of tusker ... Read More


30 reservoirs spill over as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka, public urged to stay alert

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- At least 17 major reservoirs and more than 13 medium-sized reservoirs under the management of the Irrigation Department are currently spilling over due to heavy rainfall, the Depa... Read More


Red alert issued for strong winds and rough seas as cyclonic storm Arnab intensifies

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal and the deep and shallow sea areas around Sri Lanka, as cyclonic storm ... Read More


Complaint filed with Human Rights Commission over death of suspect in Homagama Police custody

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- Relatives of a 29-year-old individual, who died while in police custody at the Homagama Police Station, have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, alle... Read More


PM Harini highlights Sri Lanka's progress in combating financial crime

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has highlighted the importance of Sri Lanka's Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Cou... Read More


2026 GCE O/L aesthetic practical exams to continue as scheduled despite school closure

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- The Department of Examinations has confirmed that the practical examinations for aesthetic subjects of the 2026 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will be held as scheduled tomo... Read More


Three police officers interdicted over suspect's death in custody

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- Three police officers attached to the Homagama Police Station have been interdicted following the death of a suspect who was arrested for allegedly possessing crystal methamphetam... Read More


Large tree falls on estate houses in Kalutara, displacing five families

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- A large tree has fallen onto a row of estate houses in Mabadawatta, Thebuwana, amid prevailing adverse weather conditions. Five families living in houses have been impacted by th... Read More


All preschools to remain closed tomorrow due to adverse weather

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- All preschools and Early Childhood Development Centres across the country will remain closed tomorrow (27) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. The National Secretariat ... Read More