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Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Europe's Airbus (AIR.PA) said on Friday it was ordering immediate repairs to 6,000 of its widely used A320 family of jets in a sweeping recall affecting more than half the global ... Read More


India inks Rs 7,995 crore deal with US for MH-60R helicopter support

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Indian Ministry of Defence on Friday signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the United States Government for a five-year sustainment support package for the Indian... Read More


Sri Lanka Tourism assures 24/7 support for visitors amid severe weather

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Sri Lanka Tourism announced that dedicated response teams are operating around the clock to assist tourists and industry stakeholders affected by the recent severe weather conditi... Read More


Flood warning extended for Deduru Oya Basin

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The flood warning for the Deduru Oya Basin, has been extended for an additional 48 hours. The Irrigation Department has urged residents living in the affected areas to remain hig... Read More


Emergency declared Islandwide: Minister

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- An islandwide emergency has been declared, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told the media. He said that almost all areas of the country have been affected by the adverse weather c... Read More


DMC urges immediate evacuation from dangerous areas

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC), along with District and Divisional Secretariats, has reported that some residents are not evacuating high-risk areas despite continuous warni... Read More


At least 300 Buddhist monks stranded at Anuradhapura Bikkhu University: Minister

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Operations are underway to rescue 300 Buddhist monks stranded at the Anuradhapura Bikkhu University, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said today. He said operations are underway to... Read More


No statement issued on state officials' duties during disaster: Bribery Commission

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Bribery Commission denied issuing any statements as circulated in social media on how state officials should work during the disaster situation. The Commission said a stateme... Read More


Nearly 200,000 consumers face power outages amid severe weather

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported widespread electricity disruptions across the country, with nearly 200,000 consumers currently without power, Deputy General Manage... Read More


Death toll climbs to 132; 176 still missing - DMC

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The death toll from the ongoing adverse weather disaster has risen to 132, while 176 people remain missing, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) reported today. Rescue and relief... Read More