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Over 5,200 affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- More than 5,200 individuals have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The agency stated... Read More


Hanif Yusoof informs President of decision to step down as Western Province Governor

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof says he has notified President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to resign from the post. In a letter Western Province Gov... Read More


Death toll in Victoria Reservoir tragedy increases to three

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The body of another individual missing after a group of four youths went to bathe in the Victoria Reservoir today (17), has been found. Earlier, the bodies of two youths were fou... Read More


Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has concluded his official visit to the Republic of Belarus. A key highlight of the visit was the s... Read More


Tragedy at Victoria Reservoir: Two youths drown, one still missing

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Two youths have died after a group of four went swimming in the Victoria Reservoir near the Bambaragala Temple area in the Teldeniya Police Division. Police said one of the youth... Read More


Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday (May 17), authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels.... Read More


Monaragala Disaster Relief Officer suspended over allegations of Ditwah compensation irregularities

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District, who has been accused of irregularities related to "Cyclone Ditwah" compensation payments, has been suspended from du... Read More


Sri Lanka backs Commonwealth cancer plan at Geneva health talks

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has attended the Commonwealth Health Coordination Forum held in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 79th Worl... Read More


Two injured in collision involving NPP MP's vehicle; Driver arrested

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- A cab carrying National People's Power (NPP) Galle District Member of Parliament T.K. Jayasundara was involved in a collision with a three-wheeler in Dunghena, Galle, police state... Read More


Two remanded over removal and purchase of railway track sections between Wanawasala and Kelaniya

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The individual suspected of removing sections of the railway line between Wanawasala and Kelaniya, along with the individual alleged to have purchased the removed railway material... Read More