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Indictments filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Karannagoda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda ... Read More


Dik Oya overflow floods houses in Hatton

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Several houses located along the banks of Dik Oya in Hatton were inundated today (3) after the stream, which carries water from Hatton to the Castlereagh Reservoir, overflowed fol... Read More


University of Peradeniya suspends academic activities due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The University of Peradeniya has temporarily suspended all academic activities and examinations until further notice due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. In a notice... Read More


Mahanayake Theras oppose proposal to extend judges' retirement age: BASL President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Mahanayake Theras of the three Buddhist chapters have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stating that the proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement... Read More


Nuwara Eliya schools to remain closed tomorrow due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- All government schools in the Nuwara Eliya District will be closed tomorrow (04) owing to severe weather conditions, according to the Director of the Nuwara Eliya Education Divisi... Read More


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