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New Basnayake Nilame of Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya appointed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Thilina Madushanka has been appointed as the Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Ada Derana reporter said. Published by HT Digital Content Services with perm... Read More


NBRO extends landslide warnings, identifies 15,000 high-risk areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) reports that about 15,000 landslide-prone locations have been identified across the country, and nearly 5,000 families residing ... Read More


Youth murdered with sharp weapon over financial dispute in Panadura

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A youth has been murdered with a sharp weapon in the Walana Road area of the Panadura South Police Division, according to police. Investigations have been launched following info... Read More


Irrigation Dept. lowers several reservoir water levels ahead of expected rainfall

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Department of Irrigation reports that water levels in several major reservoirs across the country are being further reduced in response to rainfall forecasts for the coming da... Read More


Co-pilot of helicopter that crashed into Gin Oya in Lunuwila testifies in court

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Flight Lieutenant Eranga Chamara Ekanayake, the co-pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Gin Oya in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, has stated in court th... Read More


Advisory issued for heavy rainfall above 100 mm

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory for heavy rainfall above 100 millimeters over the next 24 hours in parts of the island. The Northeast monsoon conditi... Read More


Office trains from Rambukkana, Polgahawela and Kurunegala to resume tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Department of Railways has announced that starting tomorrow (10), several office trains on the main line will resume operations. Due to recent adverse weather conditions, a c... Read More


Measures implemented to register deaths of persons reported dead or missing after Cyclone 'Ditwah'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Registrar General's Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the necessary legal provisions have been implemented to register the deaths of individuals who died or went miss... Read More


International airlines expect to transport record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026: IATA

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- International airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector, the industry's trade association said on Tuesday ... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather continues to climb, 203 still missing

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 639, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. Acc... Read More