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Landslide risk forces Pettigala evacuations

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- Approximately 30 people in the Pettigala area of Balangoda were relocated to safe places due to a landslide risk. The District Disaster Management Centre stated the residents wer... Read More


Deduru Oya and Kala Wewa gates opened amidst heavy rain

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- The Deduru Oya reservoir has had six sluice gates opened by four feet each due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. The Regional Irrigation Engineer's Office reported that this measure... Read More


Teenage girl ends life following breakup

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- A 17-year-old female school student in the Vaddukoddai Moolei area of Jaffna took her own life by hanging yesterday (24), reportedly following a breakup. The deceased was identif... Read More


Suspect arrested over deadly bar assault

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- Kankesanthurai Police arrested one suspect yesterday (24) in connection with the killing of a person following an assault at a liquor bar in the Ponnaleikadduwan area of Jaffna. ... Read More


Opposition leader proves police report needs Civil Defense certificate

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated in Parliament today (25) he can prove with evidence that the requirement for a certificate from the Civil Defense Committee Chairm... Read More


Preschools in Uva province closed indefinitely

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- The Uva Province Early Childhood Development Authority took steps to temporarily close all preschools in the Uva Province starting today (25) until further notice, due to the prev... Read More


Ten sentenced to death for 2011 killing

Srilanka, Nov. 24 -- The Embilipitiya High Court today (24) announced its verdict regarding the 2011 incident where a person was hacked to death in Mullagasyaya, Embilipitiya. Accordingly, the High C... Read More


Fire breaks out at mattress factory

Srilanka, Nov. 24 -- A massive fire erupted at a mattress factory in Hirana, Panadura, this afternoon (24). The Police stated that ten fire engines belonging to the Moratuwa Municipal Council were di... Read More


Post-Basic Nursing Training exam postponed

Srilanka, Nov. 24 -- The Ministry of Health and Media announced the postponement of the limited written competitive examination for 'Recruitment to Post-Basic Nursing Training - 2023', which was sched... Read More


Approval granted for Sri Lankans to obtain Italian licenses

Srilanka, Nov. 24 -- The Cabinet approved the proposal regarding Sri Lankans residing in Italy obtaining Italian driving licenses. Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake said that the approval will t... Read More