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NBRO clarifies importance and limitations of landslide alerts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has clarified that landslide early warnings are issued based on weather forecasts from the Meteorology Department and real-time... Read More


Cabraal and three others acquitted in Greek Bond Case

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal today (10) ordered the acquittal and release of four defendants, including former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, after the Bri... Read More


Suspect arrested for stealing 13 kg of copper cables from telephone tower

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Rambukkana Police arrested a 31-year-old local resident yesterday (09) in connection with the theft of a cable installed at a telephone transmission tower in the Talhenkanda ... Read More


Notice from Education Ministry on Grade 6 admissions based on re-scrutinized Grade 5 Scholarship results

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for admission to Grade 6 in 2026 based on the re-scrutinized results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, in view of t... Read More


No more unauthorized constructions in Colombo - PM

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that there will be no permission granted for unauthorized constructions within the Colombo District, nor any form of residential deve... Read More


Qatar Charity launches emergency relief project for Sri Lanka flood victims

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Qatar Charity with the Qatar Fund for Development's generous funding and in collaboration with the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Sri Lanka, has launched an emergency relief in... Read More


Man fined for damaging corals at Hikkaduwa; court orders restoration

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Wildlife officers at the Hikkaduwa National Park arrested a man on December 7 for damaging corals during a routine patrol. According to park officials, the suspect had broken co... Read More


Sri Lanka receives USD 300,000 donation from ADPC for disaster recovery

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath announced that Sri Lanka has received a donation of USD 300,000 from Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedn... Read More


Flood warnings withdrawn for 21 river basins as water levels stabilize

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Department of Irrigation has officially withdrawn flood warnings for 21 river basins across Sri Lanka, stating that water levels have returned to normal. The withdrawal appl... Read More


'Rahal Sahana Saviya' donates flood relief worth over Rs. 25 M

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Matara Rahula College Old Boys' Association representatives with Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo and Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne after handing over the do... Read More