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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


President to address the nation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address the nation at 8.30 p.m. today (30). According to the President's Media Division, the President is expected to outline ... Read More


Academic activities of all universities suspended till December 8

Colombo, Nov. 30 -- Academic activities of all universities, higher education institutions and vocational training institutions under the purview of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Voc... Read More


334 dead, 370 missing in islandwide disaster

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- At least 334 people have been confirmed dead, while 370 others are still missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported today. The worst-hit district is Kandy, where 88 ... Read More


Air Force pilot killed in helicopter crash in Wennappuwa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the captain of a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, was killed this afternoon (30) when the aircraft crashed in the Lunuwila area of ... Read More