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Divisional Secretaries to be notified when distributing aid to flood-affected areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Colombo District Secretary Prasanna Ginige has requested to inform Divisional Secretariats when distributing aid to flood-affected people, and that arrangements be made to distrib... Read More


06 infants and mothers evacuated from Chilaw to Puttalam by SLAF helicopter

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Six infants and their mothers, who were receiving treatment at Chilaw Base Hospital, were relocated to Puttalam Base Hospital yesterday (30) due to flooding at the hospital caused... Read More


355 dead and 366 missing due to severe weather in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that, as of 9:00 a.m. today, a total of 355 deaths have been confirmed and 366 persons remain missing following the adverse weath... Read More


Gold prices increase by around Rs. 2,000 today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market. As of today (01), the global price of gold has increased by USD 4,2... Read More


Parliament to conclude at 12:30 p.m.; Reconvene on Dec 03

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has announced that today's (01) sitting for the Committee Stage of the budget debates will conclude at 12:30 p.m. Parliament ... Read More


Landslide reported in Rambukkana

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- A landslide has occurred in the Gangekumbura area of Rambukkana, Ada Derana reporter said. Authorities have advised the people in the vicinity of the affected areas to exercise c... Read More


Ella-Wellawaya road reopens for traffic

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Ella-Wellawaya road has been completely reopened for traffic, according to Badulla District Secretary Panduka Sri Prabath Abeywardena. Authorities also reported that several ... Read More


Vegetable prices surge at Dambulla Economic Centre

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The wholesale prices of vegetables at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre have increased significantly. One kilogram of carrots is now being sold between Rs. 700 and Rs. 1,000... Read More


Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has arrived today (01) at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), said Ada Derana reporter. He is reported t... Read More


Cyclone "Ditwah" moves away from Sri Lanka; Advisory for fishermen lifted

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Deep Depression was located near latitude 12.5degN and longitude 80.5degE, about 320 km North-northeast of Kankesanturai, and it is very likely to move northwards, away from t... Read More