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Eight-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced an eight-hour water supply interruption affecting several areas in Colombo and its suburbs today (20) . Accord... Read More


GovPay surpasses Rs. 2 billion in digital transactions in 2025 - Digital Economy Ministry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- GovPay, Sri Lanka's Government Digital Payment Platform, has concluded the year 2025 by surpassing Rs. 2 billion in total digital transaction value, marking a major milestone in ... Read More


Dasun Shanaka to captain Sri Lanka T20 team until 2026 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Chief Selector Pramodya Wickremesinghe has confirmed that Dasun Shanaka will continue as the captain of the Sri Lanka T20I squad until the conclusion of t... Read More


IMF Executive Board approves US$206M in emergency financial support for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement of SDR150.5 million (about US$206 million, equivalent to 26 percent of quota) for Sri Lanka u... Read More


IMF Executive Board to review Sri Lanka's US$ 200 mln emergency financing request today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to review the government's request for emergency financial assistance amounting to SDR 150.5 million (ap... Read More


National Hospital's Deputy Director Dr. Bellana suspended from duties

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Measures have been taken to suspend the official duties of Dr. Rukshan Bellana, who served as the Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital. The relevant letter has been ... Read More


No traces of alcohol in samples obtained from MP Asoka Ranwala - Police

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Police Spokesman has stated that no traces of alcohol were detected in the blood and urine samples obtained from former Speaker and National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentar... Read More


Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Udadumbara

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (19) was reported from the Udadumbara area, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). ... Read More


Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Ududumbara

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (19) was reported from the Ududumbara area, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). ... Read More


Flood warning extended for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Department of Irrigation has announced that the flood warning issued for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin has been extended for a further 24 hours. Acc... Read More