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Train services between Rambukkana-Peradeniya, Gampola suspended on Oct. 24 and 25

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Train services between Rambukkana-Peradeniya and Gampola will be temporarily suspended on October 24 and 25, to carry out restoration work following an earth slip near the Kaduga... Read More


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

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red-level warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal. It... Read More


Transport Minister's clarification regarding driving licenses of Sri Lankans living abroad

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, today provided a clarification in Parliament regarding the process for Sri Lankan citizens living abroad... Read More


2026 O/L aesthetic subject practical examination dates announced

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Examinations has announced the dates for the practical examinations in aesthetic subjects for the 2026 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination. According to th... Read More


Landslide early warning extended amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended the landslide early warning issued due to prevailing heavy rainfall, with the warning remaining in effect until 4:00 ... Read More


Fire breaks out at shop in Nittambuwa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A fire broke out at a shop in Nittambuwa town at around 7.30 p.m. today (23), according to the Nittambuwa Police. Three fire engines have been deployed to the scene to bring the... Read More


Tense situation at Viharamahadevi Park as police arrive with court order

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- A tense situation has been reported at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, as police officers arrived with a court order at the location of the Satyagraha campaign launched by a ... Read More


Fishing communities warned as low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Department of Meteorology warns that a low-pressure area is likely to form over Southeast and adjoining East-central Bay of Bengal around tomorrow (23 October). Issuing a s... Read More


Section of A9 Road to be temporarily closed at Kurugoda

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- A section of the Kandy-Jaffna A9 Road, specifically at the '7th Mile Post' (7 Kanuwa) area in Kurugoda, within the Alawathugoda Police Division-is scheduled to be temporarily clo... Read More


Low-pressure area moving away from Sri Lanka, new system expected to form in Bay of Bengal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is moving westward away from island. However, the influence of this system may persist tomorrow (23), the Department of Meteoro... Read More