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Inclement weather: Death toll mounts to 153; 191 still missing

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The death toll from the ongoing adverse weather disaster has climbed to 153, while 191 people remain missing, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) reported today. Rescue and reli... Read More


Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner Jodie Haydon, becoming the country's first leader to tie the knot while in office. The pair married in the capi... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah makes impact in India; heavy rainfall batters Tamil Nadu

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- As Cyclone Ditwah moves towards southern India, heavy rainfall lashed parts of Tamil Nadu. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed the Kodiyakarai beach area near Vedaranyam... Read More


Wildlife bungalow bookings for January to begin on December 8

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Wildlife Conservation Department announced that bookings for wildlife tourist bungalows in Sialkot National Park for the month of January will be carried out as scheduled on M... Read More


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