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SJB's Ismail Muththu Mohamed resigns as MP

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ismail Muththu Mohamed has announced his resignation from his position as a Member of Parliament. He made the announcement during a ... Read More


CSE to close early due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Regular trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will be halted early today (28) due to the adverse weather prevailing across the country, the CSE announced. Accordingly, the... Read More


Death toll climbs to 69 after landslides and severe floods in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Sri Lankan troops were racing to rescue hundreds of people marooned by rising floodwaters on Friday as weather-related deaths rose to 69, with another 34 people declared missing.... Read More


Six Sri Lanka-bound flights diverted due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka, six flights bound to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have been diverted to Mattala, Trivandrum, and Co... Read More


Heavy rainfall and gusty winds to continue across the island due to Cyclone 'Ditwah'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Cyclonic Storm "Ditwah" is centered near latitude 8.1degN and longitude 81.2degE, about 50km South of Trincomalee and it is very likely to move north-northwestwards, the Depa... Read More


Several services including electricity, fuel supply declared essential services

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring a number of services, including the supply of electricity, as essential services. T... Read More


Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Gammaduwa, Matale

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The highest rainfall within the last 24 hours has been reported from Gammaduwa in Matale, with rainfall levels recording 540 mm. Other areas with significant rainfall levels inc... Read More


PM Harini briefs diplomatic community on flood relief and recovery efforts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Sri Lanka Tourism has designated a responsible officer to handle inquiries regarding foreign tourists affected by the current disaster situation. A diplomatic briefing was held ... Read More


Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 56 with over 20 missing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 46 deaths have been recorded within the past 72 hours as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the island. According to... Read More


Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Sri Lankan cricket team, which is currently participating in a tri-series tournament in Pakistan, has decided to donate tour money and match fees from the series to support t... Read More