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Several families evacuated in Ruwanwella and Hatton over landslide risks

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- A number of families residing in Ruwanwella, Ratthagala, in Kegalle district and the Rozella Manikkawatta colony in Hatton have been evacuated to safer locations due to the risk o... Read More


Train season tickets valid on SLTB buses only in areas with suspended train services - SLTB

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that passengers holding train monthly season tickets will be permitted to travel on SLTB buses only in areas where train service... Read More


Nearly 100,000 schoolchildren affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- Nearly a thousand schools across nine provinces of the country have been affected, due to the adverse weather conditions, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwe... Read More


Myanmar military aircraft carrying relief supplies arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- A Myanmar military aircraft carrying relief supplies has arrived at the Katunayake Air Force Base to support Sri Lankans affected by the recent adverse weather conditions. The ai... Read More


New hotline introduced for public to report essential service disruptions

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services (CGES) has officially introduced a dedicated Speed Dial Number - '1904' to rapidly report complaints and difficulties ... Read More


Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss second phase of Gaza plan with Trump later this month

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (Dec 7) that the second phase of a United States plan to end the war in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues s... Read More


Major reservoirs still spilling; Reconstruction works underway - Irrigation Dept

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The Irrigation Department's 30 main reservoirs and more than 39 medium-sized reservoirs are currently spilling, Director of Irrigation (Water Management) H.M.P.S.D. Herath said. ... Read More


Kandy-Colombo road to remain open 24 hours for all vehicles from 4am tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The Kandy-Colombo main road which was closed for vehicular traffic at Pahala Kadugannawa, will remain open around the clock for all vehicles from 4.00 am tomorrow (08), the RDA sa... Read More


Several access routes to Nuwara Eliya restored - District Secretary

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- Several access routes to Nuwara Eliya have now been restored, according to Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon. Addressing a media briefing held at the Nuwara Eliy... Read More


Health officials warn of potential disease outbreaks following recent flooding

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- Attention must be paid to communicable diseases that may arise following the recent disaster situation in the country, the Epidemiology Unit has announced. Dr. Athula Liyanapathi... Read More