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Met. Dept warns of increased rainfall on December 9, 10, and 11

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Department of Meteorology says that rainfall in certain parts of the island is expected to increase on December 9, 10, and 11 due to the Northeast monsoon conditions establish... Read More


Egypt offers sincere condolences to Sri Lanka over deadly floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Egypt has extended its sincere condolences to the government and people of Sri Lanka over the victims of the recent floods that hit the country and caused hundreds of casualties. ... Read More


Strict action against traders selling unsafe food in disaster-affected areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union of Sri Lanka (PHIU) says that strict punitive measures will be taken against traders found selling food unsuitable for human consumption in are... Read More


Parliamentary committee calls for international cooperation to boost agri & plantation sectors

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- International cooperation should be sought for the development of the agriculture and plantation sectors, Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and... Read More


Sri Lanka signs USD 100M loan and USD 3M grant agreements with ADB

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Government of Sri Lanka held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a policy-based loan amounting to USD 100 million to implement the Power Sector Refor... Read More


Train operations on Puttalam line extended to Nattandiya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Railway Department announces that train services on the Puttalam line will now operate up to Nattandiya, following the completion of repair work necessitated by recent floodin... Read More


PM Harini highlights Sri Lanka's quick recovery and digital plans after floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that despite the recent devastation caused by severe flooding and landslides, Sri Lanka continues to recover rapidly due to the exceptio... Read More


Extensive damage to roads, bridges, rail tracks and tanks due to Cyclone Ditwah, 246 roads restored

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Widespread destruction has been reported across multiple sectors in Sri Lanka due to the recent adverse weather conditions, according to the Commissioner-General of Essential Serv... Read More


U.S. transfers fourth former Coast Guard Cutter to Sri Lanka Navy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The United States has transferred a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter, the USCGC EX-DECISIVE, to the Sri Lanka Navy during a ceremony held in Baltimore. U.S. officials emphasized th... Read More


Spill gates of Kala Wewa opened; Residents in downstream areas urged to remain vigilant

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Authorities have opened two spill gates of the Kala Wewa by four feet each as of 9:00 a.m. today (04). The spill gates have been opened due to the increase in the water level of ... Read More