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Renovation work on Colombo-Puttalam railway line underway

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The railway line between Kuda Oya and Nattandiya on the Colombo-Puttalam line, which was damaged by recent adverse weather conditions, is undergoing urgent repairs. The land conn... Read More


Two businesses fined Rs. 1 mln each for overpricing bottled water

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- A court has imposed fines totaling Rs. 1 million each on a holiday resort and a private company for selling bottled drinking water at excessively inflated prices. The penalties w... Read More


Several people injured after 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Japan

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Several people have sustained injuries at a hotel in the Aomori town of Hachinohe after a powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on Monday. The powerful ear... Read More


India sends four additional warships to Sri Lanka with 1,000 tons of relief material

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Indian Navy has deployed four more warships to support relief efforts in cyclone-hit regions of Sri Lanka as part of the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, which aims to provide ... Read More


Govt aims to ensure safety and security of every citizen - President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The aim of the government is to ensure a safe life for every citizen and that it is everyone's responsibility to act with proper supervision during the resettlement of the people,... Read More


Hotline introduced to address post-disaster mental health needs

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The health sector of Sri Lanka has advised the general public to contact the National Institute of Mental Health, using the hotline 1926 for guidance, if they are experiencing men... Read More


Tsunami warning issued for Japan's east coast after 7.6-magnitude earthquake

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- A 7.6 magnitude earthquake off the northeastern coast of Japan has prompted a tsunami warning. The earthquake was detected off the regions of Aomori and Hokkaido in northeastern ... Read More


Politicians obstruct Grama Niladhari officers from independently carrying out relief operations - Union

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Grama Niladhari Officers' Alliance has threatened to resort to trade union action if Grama Niladhari officers are continuously obstructed from carrying out their duties indepe... Read More


Pakistan sends 7.5 tons of additional relief supplies to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Pakistan has dispatched an additional 7.5 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka following widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the National Disaster Management Authori... Read More


Reservoir water levels gradually receding - Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Department of Irrigation has announced that water levels in all reservoirs across the island are returning to normal. Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management)... Read More