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No risk of tsunami following earthquake in Sumatra

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- There is no risk of tsunami following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake which struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra this morning, the Department of Meteorology has announced. A p... Read More


Special party leaders' meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- A special party leaders' meeting has been called to decide on the conduct of Parliament sittings in the upcoming days, Minister Samantha Viddyarathna said. Published by HT Digit... Read More


All Muslim schools closed today and tomorrow amid adverse weather conditions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Muslim schools across the country will remain closed today (27) and tomorrow (28), owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Ministry of Education has announced. T... Read More


Earthquake of 6.6 magnitude strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra, Sri Lankans residing in coastal areas urged to be vigilant

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- A powerful earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra at around 10:26 a.m., the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake struck at a depth of 1... Read More


A/L exams suspended for three days, alternative dates announced

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination scheduled for today (27), tomorrow (28) and on Saturday (29) will not be held as scheduled, the Commissioner General of Examinations, A... Read More


Section of boundary wall of Vidyartha College stadium collapses

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- A section of the boundary wall of the Vidyartha College stadium in Kandy has reportedly collapsed last night (26). Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from ... Read More


Death toll due to adverse weather in recent days climbs to 31

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country since November 17 has increased to 31, the Disaster Management Centre said. A further 10 per... Read More


Four persons missing following two landslides in Udadumbara and Pathahewaheta

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Four persons reported missing from two locations following landslides in Udadumbara and Pathahewaheta in Kandy. The Kandy District Secretary said efforts are underway to rescue ... Read More


Four dead following landslide in Walapane

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- At least four individuals have died following a landslide reported in Walapane, Nuwara Eliya, the Disaster Management Centre said. Published by HT Digital Content Services with ... Read More


Section of Bentota old bridge collapses due to adverse weather conditions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The right section of the Bentota Old Bridge, which had been closed to the public, reportedly collapsed last night (26) amid prevailing adverse weather conditions. Constructed ar... Read More