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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


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


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


Govt initiates measures to prepare Anuradhapura farmers for Maha season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials to prepare the farmers in the Anuradhapura District whose paddy cultivation was destroyed due to floods to re-cultivate dur... Read More


Sergeant injured after accidental discharge of firearm inside Malabe Police Station

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- A police sergeant has been injured in an accident caused by the accidental discharge of a firearm inside the Malabe Police Station. Police stated that the firearm was mistakenly ... Read More


Sri Lanka's official reserve assets decrease further in November

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets have decreased by further 2.9% to US$ 6.033 billion in November 2025, compared to US$ 6.216 billion in October 2025, according to the Central B... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 627

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 627, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. Acc... Read More


Special buses for Kandy-Colombo train passengers using season tickets from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that special buses will be deployed tomorrow (08) morning for train passengers travelling from Kandy to Colombo. NTC Chairma... Read More