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Landslide early warnings issued across multiple districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The Disaster Management Centre has issued landslide early warnings across several districts in Sri Lanka, effective from 2:30 p.m. on 22 November to 2:30 p.m. on 23 November 2025... Read More


Weather: Advisory issued for heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre, warning of heavy rainfall across several parts of the country. According to the advisory, issued... Read More


Death toll rises to two in Lower Kadugannawa landslide

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The Disaster Management Center has confirmed that the death toll from the landslide in the Lower Kadugannawa area of Ganethenna has risen to two. Among the deceased is a person ... Read More


UPDATE: Death toll rises to four in Lower Kadugannawa landslide

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has confirmed that the bodies of two more victims of the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide have been recovered, bringing the total death toll to f... Read More


Showery conditions to intensify across the country in coming days

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Showery weather condition is expected to enhance over the Island in next few days. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces... Read More


Loudspeakers restricted to prevent disruption to A/L Students in Nugegoda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Police have cautioned that several GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination centres are located near the Nugegoda rally venue today (21). Authorities warned that the use of loudspea... Read More


Rise in reported cyber crimes daily - Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday (20) that around 25 cases of computer cyber crimes are reported daily. The Minister ... Read More


No political protection to any criminal - President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that their sole objective is to prevent the nation and the children from falling victim to drug addiction and that a government has no... Read More


Police instruct opposition rally organisers to avoid disturbing A/L students

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Sri Lanka Police have announced that today's opposition rally in Nugegoda may cause disruptions to several Advanced Level examination centres located in the area and have ins... Read More


Widespread showers expected; heavy rainfall likely in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other areas of the ... Read More