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Possible opening of Moragahakanda Reservoir spill gates

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Authorities have warned of the potential opening of the spill gates at the Moragahakanda Reservoir due to rising water levels, following heavy rainfall and inflows from surroundi... Read More


Two Sri Lankan fishing boats captured in Maldivian waters

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Maldivian Coast Guard on Wednesday captured two Sri Lankan fishing boats found within the Maldives' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The interception of the Sri Lankan vessels... Read More


Kumara Rangahara 2025 of Mahinda College to be held on Saturday

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Kumara Rangahara 2025, a colourful variety concert showcasing the aesthetic talents of students of the Primary Section of Mahinda College, Galle, will be held on the 20th at 3:30... Read More


Schools in Central Province close till December 29

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- All schools in the Central Province will remain closed from tomorrow (19) due to adverse weather conditions. The decision was taken following a discussion between the Governor o... Read More


Three injured in Hunnasgiriya landslide

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Disaster Management Center have issued warnings for drivers travelling on the Kandy-Mahiyanganaya road due to the risk of landslides following heavy rainfall in the mountaino... Read More


No compensation received by flood victims yet, Claims Namal

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa, has alleged that despite assurances from the government, no compensation has so far been received by... Read More


Flood alert issued for low-lying areas along Mahaweli River

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Irrigation Department has warned of possible flood conditions in several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River during the next 48 hours due to rainfall received since last... Read More


Mahindra India donates Rs. 100 million to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Mahindra India donated Rs. 100 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund this afternoon at the Ministry of Labour. The donation was presented by Mahindra Country Manager Sujeet J... Read More


UN commends Sri Lanka's disaster response efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Sri Lanka, Marc-Andre Franche, at the office of the Dep... Read More


Police beef up security at religious sites

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has instructed all Senior DIGs and DIGs to take necessary measures to maintain law and order and ensure a peaceful environment during the up... Read More