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Northeast monsoon brings heavy showers across several provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Northeast monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, bringing showers and thundershowers to several regions of the island, the Meteorology Department said. According t... Read More


Inter-religious programs launched to pray for victims of Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A series of inter-religious programs will be held across Sri Lanka from today (09) to seek blessings for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah and the floods, and to offer prayers for ... Read More


Hambantota Port grants extra 5 demurrage-free days for vehicle clearance in December

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has announced a special concession for vehicle importers, offering an additional five free days for clearing imported vehicles in De... Read More


DMC orders evacuation in landslide-prone areas in four districts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has instructed District Secretaries to evacuate residents living in landslide-prone areas of Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, and Matale to designa... Read More


Former Foreign Employment Bureau chairman Mohamed Hilmi granted bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, Mohamed Hilmi, who had been in remand custody over allegations of corruption, was released on bail by Colombo Chief Mag... Read More


New Basnayake Nilame appointed to Kataragama Devala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Arachchige Thilina Madusanka was appointed as the Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala. He is the Basnayake Nilame of the Devinuwara Sri Vishnu Devala as well. ... Read More


Horton Plains roads closed to public, reserved for tourists only

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation has reimposed restrictions on vehicle movement through Horton Plains National Park, closing the roads to regular traffic from Sunday (7). ... Read More


12 Sri Lankans shortlisted for 2026 IPL auction

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Twelve Sri Lankan players have been included in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) Player Auction shortlist released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India today. All-ro... Read More


One-fifth of Sri Lanka inundated by cyclone Ditwah, UNDP analysis

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- An estimated 2.3 million people - more than half of them women - were living in areas flooded by Cyclone Ditwah that struck Sri Lanka on 28 November. New geospatial analysis from ... Read More


Over 2,000 Sri Lanka Navy personnel promoted

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A total of 2,086 personnel, including 17 officers and 2,069 senior and junior sailors, were promoted or advanced to their next respective ranks and rates on the occasion of the Sr... Read More