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National Hospital's Deputy Director Dr. Bellana suspended from duties

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Measures have been taken to suspend the official duties of Dr. Rukshan Bellana, who served as the Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital. The relevant letter has been ... Read More


No traces of alcohol in samples obtained from MP Asoka Ranwala - Police

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Police Spokesman has stated that no traces of alcohol were detected in the blood and urine samples obtained from former Speaker and National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentar... Read More


Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Udadumbara

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (19) was reported from the Udadumbara area, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). ... Read More


Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Ududumbara

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (19) was reported from the Ududumbara area, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). ... Read More


Flood warning extended for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Department of Irrigation has announced that the flood warning issued for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin has been extended for a further 24 hours. Acc... Read More


Detention order issued on Sampath Manamperi extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly u... Read More


Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate approved in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion to restore the livelihoods of those affected by the sudden disaster situation and to rebuild destroyed infrastructure, presented to ... Read More


Rs. 50,000 allowance for 3 months for over 17,000 homes impacted by disaster: President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that families of a 17,648 homes identified as completely destroyed, partially damaged or designated as unsafe by the NBRO after the recent... Read More


Not possible to abolish executive presidential system without introducing new constitution - PM

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that steps are being taken to abolish the Executive Presidency and establish a parliamentary system of government, including the appo... Read More


Somawathiya-Sungavila road to remain closed for vehicles

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Vehicular movement along the Somawathiya - Sungavila main road has been further suspended after the roadway leading to the historic Somawathiya Chaitya was inundated by rising fl... Read More