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Veterinary Association on standby to provide assistance for animals affected by floods

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) has announced its readiness to provide assistance to pets, livestock and stray animals affected or trapped by the ongoing flood situat... Read More


Public urged to pay close attention to announcements issued by Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Although heavy rainfall has subsided, the Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake has urged the general public to continuously pay close attention ... Read More


President appoints Commissioner General for Essential Services

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Secretary to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Mr. Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Commissioner General of Essential Services. The appoint... Read More


All passengers rescued from flood-stranded bus on Kala Oya Bridge

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Security forces personnel have successfully rescued all 67 passengers, including a foreign woman, who had climbed onto the rooftop of a nearby residence after the bus they were t... Read More


All passengers rescued from flood-stranded bus on Kalawewa Bridge

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Security forces personnel have successfully rescued all 67 passengers, including a foreign woman, who had climbed onto the rooftop of a nearby residence after the bus they were t... Read More


Special visa measures for foreigners affected by adverse weather in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced special visa facilitation measures for foreign nationals impacted by the ongoing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lank... Read More


Japan to dispatch assessment team and emergency aid to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Government of Japan has announced that it will dispatch an assessment team to Sri Lanka through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), following the massive damag... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah heads towards Tamil Nadu as fresh alerts issued, flights cancelled

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, Indian authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale re... Read More


Water levels rise in Attanagalu Oya; Flood risk persists in Gampaha District

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Irrigation Department has reported that the water level of the Attanagalu Oya in the Gampaha District continues to rise. According to the Director of the department, Enginee... Read More


Directive issued for all prison officers amid disaster situation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Commissioner General of Prisons has instructed prison officers who are unable to reach their designated workplaces due to the ongoing disaster situation in the country to rep... Read More