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Deep depression in Bay of Bengal to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow - Met Dept.

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located approximately 160 km east of Batticaloa at 1:00 p.m. on 9 January 2026. ... Read More


Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in two districts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- In view of the prevailing conditions in Sri Lanka, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Red (Level 3) Landslide Evacuation Warnings for the Udadumbara Div... Read More


DV Chanaka challenges Energy Minister to debate over coal tender allegations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament D.V. Chanaka has challenged Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody to a public debate on any media platform regarding the alleg... Read More


Former Minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded unt... Read More


Over 20,000 new houses to be built under post-disaster reconstruction efforts - President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that between 20,000 and 25,000 new houses are expected to be constructed during the reconstruction activities following the damages cause... Read More


Decision taken to remove web links from education modules - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the Academic Advisory Board of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has ordered that no web links be included in future ... Read More


Postponed 2025 A/L exams to be held from Jan. 12-20

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Department of Examinations has announced that the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) 2025 examinations, which were postponed due to the disaster situation in the country, will be held f... Read More


Public urged to remain vigilant as water levels of rivers may rise rapidly - Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Department of Irrigation has warned that water levels of rivers and reservoirs could rise rapidly if the island experiences high-intensity rainfall due to the low-pressure are... Read More


Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow afternoon - Met. DG

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow (09) between 5:30p.m. and 11:30p.m., the Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karuna... Read More


Sri Lanka's economy expected to grow by around 4-5% in 2026 - CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Sri Lanka's economy has been projected to grow by around 4 - 5% this year. This was confirmed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. S... Read More