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All gates of Yan Oya reservoir opened

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- All spill gates of the Yan Oya Reservoir opened today (27), the Department of Irrigation states. Of the five gates at Yaan Oya, three gates were previously opened by one and a ha... Read More


Former President in hospital

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was admitted to a private hospital. His media spokesperson mentioned to Hiru News that the former President was admitted for a health examinati... Read More


Parliament sittings rescheduled

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- Parliament will not convene tomorrow (28) and the day after (29). Instead, it was decided that Parliament will meet next Monday (01) and Tuesday (02), with sessions continuing unt... Read More


Nuwara Eliya District death toll rises to 6

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- The Disaster Management Centre stated that the number of people who died in the Nuwara Eliya District due to the adverse weather affecting the country has risen to 06. The Centre... Read More


Woman remanded over street dog's death

Srilanka, Nov. 26 -- Homagama Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya yesterday (25) ordered the remand until December 9 of a female suspect arrested in connection with a motor car driven by her striking and k... Read More


Overnight Policy Rate remains unchanged

Srilanka, Nov. 26 -- The Central Bank decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Interest Rate (OPR) at 7.75. The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka made this decision yesterday (25)... Read More


Colombo-Kandy main road reopens

Srilanka, Nov. 26 -- The main Colombo-Kandy road, which was closed at the Lower Kadugannawa area, was opened for traffic. The road was temporarily closed due to landslides and rock falls that occurre... Read More


2 dead after car falls into Rathmal Oya

Srilanka, Nov. 26 -- Police stated that a car skidded off the road in Wennappuwa, plunging into the Rathmal Oya, resulting in the deaths of a 38-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman. Published by HT ... Read More


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