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All school exams postponed indefinitely

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Ministry of Education announced that all scheduled examinations, including the GCE Advanced Level, have been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing disaster situation. Ac... Read More


DMT warns of possible online service disruptions amid adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced that online services offered through its district offices may experience disruptions over the next few days due to the prevailing ... Read More


CAA issues hotline numbers to report overpricing during emergency

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has called on the public to report any cases of traders selling goods at inflated prices during the ongoing state of emergency. The authorit... Read More


400 Indian migrants evacuated from BIA after cyclone disruptions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- About 400 Indian migrant air passengers, who had been stranded at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for several days due to flight disruptions caused by the recent cyclone... Read More


Rescue efforts at Mavil Aru breach save 121

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The operation to rescue individuals trapped following the breach of the Mavil Aru reservoir embankment was carried out under the direct supervision of President Anura Kumara Diss... Read More


LITRO assures no domestic gas shortage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- LITRO Gas Company has urged the public not to panic, assuring that there is no shortage of domestic gas and that the company maintains sufficient stocks to meet national demand. ... Read More


NDF politician threatens PHI amid disaster relief duties

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A Public Health Inspector (PHI) engaged in disaster relief operations has reportedly been threatened with death by a local politician affiliated to the New Democratic Front (NDF)... Read More


Death toll from adverse weather crosses 200

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The death toll from the severe weather conditions affecting the country has surpassed 200, rising to 212, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported today. The DMC said that ... Read More


Indian Air Force MI 17 helicopters carry out rescue mission

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A hybrid mission was undertaken to rescue people stranded near the Kotmale area. A specially trained guide was winched down from the helicopter into an inaccessible location and ... Read More


Video: Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter crashes during disaster relief operation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force, engaged in ongoing disaster relief operations, crashed this afternoon (30) in the Lunuwila area of Wennappuwa. Accord... Read More