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COPA focuses on 11 abandoned or underperforming projects under Irrigation Department

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) drew attention to 11 development projects implemented under the Irrigation Department that have been abandoned or have failed to achieve th... Read More


COPA focuses on 11 abandoned or underperforming projects under Irrigation Department

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) drew attention to 11 development projects implemented under the Irrigation Department that have been abandoned or have failed to achieve th... Read More


SriLankan Airlines special announcement for Pilots and Cabin Crew

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- SriLankan Airlines has issued a special announcement for all pilots and cabin crew, urging them to contact the Airline Crew Control Centre (CCC) immediately.The airline cited disr... Read More


Weather Update: Sri Lanka Tonight and Tomorrow

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Cyclonic Storm "Ditwah" [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 9.9 N and longitude 80.7 E, about 80 km Northeast of Jaffna at 11.30 a.m. on 29th November.It is very... Read More


Residents urged to evacuate amid Ambatale flood risk

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has issued a warning that the Ambatale flood control barrier is at risk of overflowing as water levels in the Kelani River continue to rise.Au... Read More


Government and Telecom Operators take steps to restore communication networks

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- A special discussion was held today (29) at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) between the government and major telecommunications companies to address the resto... Read More


India deploys MI-17V5 helicopters to aid Sri Lanka flood relief

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Two MI-17V5 helicopters from the Indian Air Force (IAF) arrived in Sri Lanka this evening to support ongoing Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.The aircraft brought 22 personnel, ... Read More


Death toll climbs to 153 as Sri Lanka faces widespread flood and landslide impact

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that the death toll from recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka has risen to 153. In a statement issued today (29), the D... Read More


Power restored in Gampola as recovery efforts accelerate

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Electricity supply has been restored to several areas in Gampola after days of disruption caused by the recent severe weather conditions. Authorities are also working to reactivat... Read More


Pakistan seal comfortable win over Sri Lanka in final clash

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Pakistan clinched a convincing victory over Sri Lanka, successfully chasing a target of 115 runs to win the final match by scoring 118/4 in 18.4 overs.Zaim Ayub led the run chase ... Read More