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All government schools in Kandy District also to remain closed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- In light of the prevailing severe adverse weather conditions, a decision has been taken to close all government schools in the Kandy District tomorrow (4). The decision was made ... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm forecast for several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology said. According t... Read More


Electricity tariffs to remain unchanged in third quarter

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to maintain existing electricity tariffs during the third quarter of 2026, despite an increase in electricity gene... Read More


Major flood warning issued for Kelani River Valley

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a major flood warning for low-lying areas of the Kelani River Valley, stating that a major flood situation could develop within the next 24 ho... Read More


Sajith wants task force appointed to face El-Nino phenomenon

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called for the setting up of a task force to face the impending El-Nino phenomenon. Speaking during a discussion at his office, Premadasa... Read More


Mahara Prison unrest damages multiple facilities

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- The violent disturbance that erupted at Mahara Prison on Saturday (01) caused extensive damage to several prison facilities, including the rehabilitation division, visitors' area, ... Read More


Mahara Prison begins transferring inmates after violent unrest

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- The Department of Prisons said a number of inmates from Mahara Prison are being transferred to other prisons following the unrest that erupted at the facility yesterday (01). Acco... Read More


Government discusses Mullaitivu land issues at civil-military meeting

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) chaired a high-level Civil-Military Coordination Meeting at the Mullaitivu Divisional Secretariat to discuss long-... Read More


Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the two Test series against Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on August 15. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the seamer continues to feel discomfort in his... Read More


Sri Lanka Women seal T20I series with six-wicket win over Pakistan

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- Sri Lanka Women clinched the three-match T20 International series against Pakistan Women with a match to spare after registering a convincing six-wicket victory in the second T20I ... Read More