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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


IMF to prioritise US$ 200 million Rapid Financing Instrument request made by Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decided to prioritise the US$ 200 million Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) request made by Sri Lanka in a bid to tackle the challenges th... Read More


Ninth batch of disaster relief provided by UAE arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The ninth batch of disaster relief provided by the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka arrived today (07) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) aboard a special cargo airc... Read More


Superintendent injured during altercation within Boossa High Security Prison

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- A Superintendent of the Boossa High Security Prison has sustained injuries following an altercation within the prison premises. Reports indicate that the unrest occurred while a ... Read More


Showers predicted for Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. Accordingly, showers will occur at times in the Northern, North... Read More


Officials mull double track bridge to connect Peradeniya and Sarasavi Uyana stations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The Department of Railways says it is focusing on developing the railway bridge over the Mahaweli River, located between Peradeniya and Sarasavi Uyana railway stations, as a doubl... Read More


Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- The 'Level-3' (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in four districts has been extended. Accordingly, the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO)... Read More