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Landslide warnings issued for several areas in 7 districts

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. ... Read More


Emergency contact details announced for Sri Lankans in IsraelandIran

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment has announced that the Government of Sri Lanka is closely monitoring the evolving military situation between Israel and Ira... Read More


President Anura Kumara meets Sri Lankan community in Germany

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to Germany, met with members of the Sri Lankan community residing in the country last afternoon (13). A large ... Read More


KKS police station receives anonymous threat call

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The Kankesanthurai Police Station has reportedly received an anonymous phone call alleging that around 10 police stations in the Northern Province would come under attack. The c... Read More


Acting Defence Minister inspects Turkish naval ship 'TCG Buyukada'

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Acting Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), inspected the Turkish Navy ship TCG Buyukada, which arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit yesterday (13 Jun... Read More


Sri Lankan Ambassador updates on Iran-Israel tensions: No Sri Lankan casualties

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has confirmed that Iran has launched multiple ballistic missile attacks targeting areas near Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, amid the ong... Read More


IMF highlights 15% electricity tariff hike as key step for $344M tranche

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Sri Lanka's continued progress under its economic reform program, with the country now nearing access to the next tranche o... Read More


Ahmedabad plane crash: Tata Group announces compensation to families of victims

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Hours after an Air India plane, carrying 242 members onboard, crashed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, Tata Group on Thursday announced INR 10 million compensation to the families of thos... Read More


President meets German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, met with the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Developme... Read More


Former Army Chief General Hamilton Wanasinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Hamilton Wanasinghe has passed away at the age of 91. General Hamilton Wanasinghe was the 11th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. ... Read More