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Over 16,000 affected by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that a total of 16,345 individuals from 4,151 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the ... Read More


PM Harini and Indian Foreign Secretary discuss bilateral cooperation in education

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with the Foreign Secretary of the Government of India, Vikram Misri, and the accompanying delegation today (5) at Temple Trees. Ac... Read More


5-hour water cut in several areas of Kandy tomorrow

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a five-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of Kandy tomorrow (06) due to essential maintenance w... Read More


Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando appointed new Central Province Governor

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- Retired public health specialist, Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando, has taken oath as the new Governor of Central Province before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential ... Read More


Over 450 pharmacies islandwide raided so far this year - CAA

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted raids on a total of 471 pharmacies islandwide so far this year as part of special operations to ensure consumer health safety, re... Read More


Ex-Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam remanded

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been remanded until August 18, 2026. ... Read More


India Foreign Secretary calls on Sri Lanka President, review key bilateral projects

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (05). The discussions focused on issues of mutual interest and review of... Read More


Sea areas from Puttalam to Hambantota cleared for fishing as weather improves

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has granted approval to resume fishing activities from Puttalam to Hambantota, following an improvement in prevailing weather cond... Read More


UN Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Asia Pacific Chief pledges further assistance for Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- The UN Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Kanni Wignaraja, has called on the Minister of... Read More


Showers over 100 mm expected tomorrow as southwest monsoon intensifies

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- The Department of Meteorology has warned that showers exceeding 100 millimetres are likely in several areas tomorrow with the southwest monsoon intensifying over the island. Ra... Read More