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Tourism revenue declines in first eight months of 2026

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Sri Lanka's tourism revenue during the first eight months of this year has declined compared to the corresponding period last year, according to a report released by the Central... Read More


Landslide blocks Hatton-Bogawantalawa road amid heavy rain

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- A large landslide has blocked the Hatton-Bogawantalawa-Maskeliya-Balangoda road in the Dickoya, Wanaraja Estate area, following heavy rainfall in Hatton. The landslide occur... Read More


Audit report reveals over Rs. 2.27 billion in damage to schools and colleges following Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- A recent audit report has revealed that 150 national schools and seven National Colleges of Education suffered damages exceeding Rs. 2.27 billion following Cyclone Ditwah. A... Read More


Red landslide warning issued for several areas in Kandy, Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued a Level 3 (Red) landslide early warning for several areas in the Kandy, Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya districts. The wa... Read More


Former Immigration Dept. worker arrested with 48 passports over alleged visa fraud

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- A former office assistant of the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested by the Nawagamuwa Police for allegedly possessing 48 passports belonging to other ind... Read More


Amber warning issued for strong winds and rough seas

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber warning for strong winds and rough seas in several sea areas around Sri Lanka. The advisory was issued by the Natural Hazards E... Read More


Rainy conditions to continue in several areas as low-pressure system develops

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Rainy weather is expected to continue in several parts of Sri Lanka tomorrow (21), with heavy rainfall of more than 100 millimetres possible in some areas, according to the Depa... Read More


Man found dead after falling into Ritigaha Oya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- A 44-year-old man has died after falling into the Ritigaha Oya as its water level rose rapidly following heavy rainfall this morning (20). The deceased was identified as a r... Read More


Advance preparedness essential to control flooding caused by monsoon rains - PM

SriLanka, Sept. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that development projects can deliver results to the people more quickly when the political authority and the public service work tog... Read More


Police sergeant among two arrested over armed robbery at liquor store

SriLanka, Sept. 19 -- Sri Lanka Police said that two suspects have been arrested within an hour in connection with an armed robbery at a liquor store near Anuradhapura Junction in Trincomalee. The... Read More