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Fresh landslide threat in Aranayaka following heavy rains

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Fresh landslide risks have emerged in Aranayaka, which was previously devastated by landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, following heavy rains yesterday (21). Authorities say... Read More


No flooding in Nuwara Eliya Town; Social media claims false - District Secretary

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Reports circulating on social media claiming that Nuwara Eliya town has been submerged are incorrect, District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon said. The District Secretary clarifie... Read More


Litro gas shipment arrives; two more vessels expected shortly

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A vessel carrying 3,900 metric tonnes of LP gas arrived in the country today (22), according to Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. The company said the shipment will enable the release of app... Read More


Prevailing rainy conditions expected to gradually decrease

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to gradually decrease with the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moving away from the island, according to the Depar... Read More


Minor flooding reported on Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa Road

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Sections of the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road have been submerged owing to rise in water levels of the Mahaweli River following heavy showers in upper catchment areas. Author... Read More


One dead, two injured in Dadalla accident

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A 24-year-old youth has been killed and two others sustained serious injuries in a road accident that occurred in the early hours of today (22) in Dadalla, Galle. The accident t... Read More


90-day detention order issued to question suspected gunman in Akuregoda double murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A 90-day detention order has been obtained to question the suspected gunman arrested in connection with the killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, the Homagama Divisional... Read More


Govt decides to conduct comprehensive review of several laws

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The government has announced a comprehensive review of long-standing laws across multiple sectors, with plans to amend outdated statutes and regulations to better align with pres... Read More


Govt to conduct comprehensive review of several laws

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The Government has announced a comprehensive review of long-standing laws across multiple sectors, with plans to amend outdated statutes and regulations to better align with pres... Read More


Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Pakistan has carried out multiple overnight air strikes on Afghanistan, which the Taliban has said killed and wounded dozens of people, including women and children. Islamabad s... Read More