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Facebook party raided in Kotte, 34 arrested

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Welikada Police raided a 'Facebook party' in the Athul Kotte area, resulting in the arrest of 34 individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of illicit drugs, police... Read More


Blood Service urges donors to visit main centres

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) has urgently appealed to donors to visit their nearest main blood banks to help maintain the country's essential blood supply, Direct... Read More


Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed as Commissioner-General of Essential Services

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Commissioner-General of Essential Services, President's Media Division (PMD)said. This appointment has been made in accordance wi... Read More


Cyclonic storm 'Ditwah' moves closer to Trincomalee

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Meteorology Department announced that Cyclonic Storm Ditwah [pronounced Dit-wah] is currently positioned approximately 50 kilometres south of Trincomalee. According to the D... Read More


Rs. 1.2 billion allocated for disaster relief

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The government has allocated Rs. 1.2 billion (one point two billion rupees) for disaster relief services, officials confirmed. In addition, the President has instructed all Gove... Read More


Sri Lanka likely to urge for international help

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The government has called for an urgent meeting headed by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya this evening and will discuss whether an international appeal should be made for assis... Read More


SriLankan Airlines issues passenger travel advisory

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- SriLankan Airlines has issued a travel advisory urging passengers scheduled to fly today to check the latest flight updates before heading to the airport, as adverse weather cont... Read More


Major flood risk along Attanagalu Oya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a warning of potential major flooding in low-lying areas surrounding the Attanagalu Oya. Officials have advised residents living on both sid... Read More


Provide essential services to foreign tourists hit by disaster situation: President tells Tourism Authority

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Tourism Authority to take necessary measures to efficiently provide essential services to foreign tourists facing difficulti... Read More


Over 20,000 troops deployed to rescue people affected by severe weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The President has directed the Army to provide immediate assistance to those impacted by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island. Over 20,500 Army personnel h... Read More