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Minor flooding likely along Gin Ganga in four DS areas

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Minor flooding is likely to occur within the next 24 hours in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga valley, the Irrigation Department warned after issuing an Amber flood warning. ... Read More


Police introduce new WhatsApp number for clearance certificate inquiries

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The Police Headquarters has introduced a new WhatsApp service to make it easier for the general public to obtain information and make inquiries regarding Police Clearance Certif... Read More


Spill gate of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened amid heavy rain

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- One spillway gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir was opened today (24) due to heavy rains in the reservoir's catchment areas, reservoir engineers said. Heavy rains have been... Read More


Sri Lanka's sovereign rating upgrade reflects continued progress in macroeconomic stabilization and reforms - CBSL chief

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The upgrade of Sri Lanka's sovereign rating by Fitch Ratings from 'CCC+' to 'B-', with a Stable Outlook, reflects the continued progress in macroeconomic stabilisation and refor... Read More


Flood warning for Kalu Ganga sub-basin extended for 48 hours

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The flood warning issued for the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu Ganga has been extended for a further 48 hours, the Irrigation Department has announced. The Department sai... Read More


Police seize 3.5kg of kush cannabis, 2.4kg of hashish from overseas courier package

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- A consignment containing 3.599kg of kush cannabis and 2.409kg of hashish, allegedly imported into Sri Lanka through a private courier service, has been seized following informat... Read More


Malwathu Chief Prelate calls for more flexible US tariff policies toward Sri Lanka

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The United States should consider adopting a more flexible approach to certain tariff measures imposed on Sri Lanka, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero, Chief Prela... Read More


Prisons Dept. launches probe into clash between 'Harak Kata' and 'Kehelbaddara Padme'

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Prisons has launched a special investigation into a clash involving alleged organized crime figures Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias "Harak Kata," and Mand... Read More


Opposition Leader holds talks with IMF delegation on post-2027 economic outlook

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held discussions with Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliame... Read More


'Red' warning issued for strong winds, rough seas in Bay of Bengal

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal. The Deep Dep... Read More