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School transport bus and SLTB bus collide in Dikwella

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- An accident has been reported on the Colombo-Kataragama main road in Dikwella, close to the Polgahamullla private garment factory, after a collision between a school transport bus... Read More


Level 2 landslide warnings issued to several areas in five districts

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of five districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. The warning issued by the Nat... Read More


Red warning issued for heavy rains in several areas

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A red warning for heavy rains in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. Accordingly, the prevailing showery conditions are expected to con... Read More


RDA urges motorists to exercise caution on expressways

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists travelling on expressways to pay close attention to warning messages displayed on electronic signboards due to prevailing ... Read More


Religious leaders' guidance vital for strengthening communal coexistence - PM

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the guidance of religious leaders is essential to further strengthen harmony and solidarity among communities in multicultural ar... Read More


New pension scheme proposed for tea estate and factory employees

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced plans to introduce a new pension scheme for workers engaged in the tea industry and related sectors. The programme, wh... Read More


Landslide reported in Maha Aragama, Wellawaya

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A landslide has been reported in the Maha Aragama Ulkanda region with the Wellawaya Divisional Secretariat, following continuous adverse weather conditions. According to reports,... Read More


Dense fog disrupts traffic on Talawakelle-Nuwara Eliya road

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Heavy rain accompanied by dense fog has been reported since early this morning (13) along the Talawakelle-Nuwara Eliya main road, affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movem... Read More


NBRO urges vigilance over landslide risks amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) states that due to the heavy rainfall currently affecting the island, residents living in mountainous and landslide-prone areas ... Read More


Officials instructed to prioritise public needs when launching development projects

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya instructed officials to implement development projects by taking into account the practical needs of the people. The Prime Minister made the... Read More