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Strong wind advisory for several areas

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds over the Central, Northern, North- Central and North-Western Provinces and in the Ratnapura, Hambantota and T... Read More


Fire destroys 10 acres of Haputale forest reserve

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A fire that broke out in the Turpentine Forest Reserve near the Haputale Y-junction has spread rapidly, destroying around 10 acres of land, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) sa... Read More


Commander Chaminda Walakuluge returns to head Naval Media

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy has appointed Commander (N) Chaminda Walakuluge as the new Director of Naval Media with effect from July 1, 2026. Commander Walakuluge succeeds th... Read More


12-hour water cut in Dehiwala, Moratuwa, Ratmalana and surrounding areas

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply will be temporarily suspended for 12 hours on Saturday (4) due to essential maintenance work o... Read More


Sri Lanka calls for Asia-Pacific support for blue carbon and climate action frameworks

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka has called for stronger regional cooperation in the Asia-Pacific to advance integrated climate action and blue carbon financing through shared frameworks involving gover... Read More


NTC announces new bus fare hike effective July 6

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a revision of bus fares, which will come into effect from Monday (July 6). Under the new structure, the minimum bus fare wil... Read More


Vedda Chief wants permanent solution to human-elephant conflict

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Vedda Chief Wanaspathi Uruwarigelage Vannila Ettho's house had been ruined by a rogue elephant on Thursday night. Vannila Ettho said the marauding jumbo that struted towards the ... Read More


Sri Pada off-season entry restricted to two routes; Pass made mandatory

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Wildlife Conservation Department has announced that during the off-season, access to Sri Pada is strictly permitted only through two designated routes, with all visitors requi... Read More


Private bus driver arrested following reckless road race in Kotavila

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Police have taken a private bus into custody and arrested its driver following a viral video showing a highly dangerous and competitive incident of reckless driving. The event, ... Read More


Kelani Valley train services to resume from today

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Railways Department has announced that two previously cancelled train services on the Kelani Valley (KV) line will resume operations from today (3). The services, operating b... Read More