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Landslide strikes house in Nawalapitiya, killing three including an infant

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Three members of the same family were killed when a landslide struck a residence on Old Railway Yard Road in Nawalapitiya today (28). According to the Nawalapitiya Police, the v... Read More


Red Alert: Heavy showers and strong winds to continue amid Cyclone 'Ditwah'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a 'Red' alert warning for the land and the sea areas around the island due to the Cyclonic Storm "Ditwah." Accordingly, the Cyclonic Storm ... Read More


Kaduwela exit of Southern Expressway flooded; Motorists advised to use alternative routes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Kaduwela exit of the Southern Expressway has been reportedly inundated, causing disruption to motorists travelling from the Kadawatha direction. Accordingly, the Ministry of... Read More


Red Alert: Critical flood situations in low-lying areas of 6 major rivers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Irrigation Department warned that that critical flood situations have already developed in the low-lying areas of the relevant river basins of six major rivers, and that wate... Read More


No risk of tsunami following earthquake in Sumatra

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- There is no risk of tsunami following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake which struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra this morning, the Department of Meteorology has announced. A p... Read More


Special party leaders' meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- A special party leaders' meeting has been called to decide on the conduct of Parliament sittings in the upcoming days, Minister Samantha Viddyarathna said. Published by HT Digit... Read More


All Muslim schools closed today and tomorrow amid adverse weather conditions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Muslim schools across the country will remain closed today (27) and tomorrow (28), owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Ministry of Education has announced. T... Read More


Earthquake of 6.6 magnitude strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra, Sri Lankans residing in coastal areas urged to be vigilant

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- A powerful earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra at around 10:26 a.m., the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake struck at a depth of 1... Read More


A/L exams suspended for three days, alternative dates announced

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination scheduled for today (27), tomorrow (28) and on Saturday (29) will not be held as scheduled, the Commissioner General of Examinations, A... Read More


Section of boundary wall of Vidyartha College stadium collapses

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- A section of the boundary wall of the Vidyartha College stadium in Kandy has reportedly collapsed last night (26). Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from ... Read More