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Navy conducts major rescue, saves over 300 people after Mavil Aru tank embankment breach

India, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has evacuated 309 residents affected by severe flooding in the Muthur area after a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment gave way yesterday (30) due to intense r... Read More


Nepal extends US$ 200,000 in aid to Sri Lanka following devastating floods

India, Dec. 1 -- In an official statement, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and wished for the swift recovery of those injured. The statement emph... Read More


Three killed in separate road accidents across the country

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Three people have tragically lost their lives in separate road accidents across the country. In Kirineliya on the Dickwella-Ratmale road, a tractor veered off the road and overtu... Read More


Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa appears before CIABOC

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa appeared today (01) at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). According to reports, he attended the commiss... Read More


Floods and landslides push vegetable prices to record highs

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The wholesale prices of vegetables at the Dambulla Economic Center have surged sharply in recent days. The wholesale price of carrots has risen from Rs. 700 to Rs. 1000 per kilog... Read More


Ella-Wellawaya road reopens

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Ella-Wellawaya road has been fully reopened for traffic, according to Badulla District Secretary Panduka Sri Prabath Abeywardena. Authorities have also reported that several ... Read More


Opposition MPs walk out as Parliament adjourns early amid disaster debate

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Opposition staged a walkout of Parliament today (01) in protest against the ruling party's refusal to allow a full-day debate on the ongoing disaster situation. Chief Opposit... Read More


Gold prices soar in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen sharply, according to sources at the Colombo Sea Street Gold Market. This morning, the price of 22-carat gold per pound was quoted at Rs. 314,... Read More


Parliament adjourned until December 3

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Parliament session concluded earlier today (01), with Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announcing that proceedings will resume at 9:00 a.m. on December 3. This morning, several p... Read More


Sri Lankans can now donate to disaster relief fund easily via GovPay

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- A new donation system has been launched through GovPay to support people affected by the ongoing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka travel guide The system allows ... Read More