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Five dead, 12 missing after Hasalaka landslide

Srilanka, Nov. 28 -- Police report that the bodies of 5 individuals have been recovered following a severe landslide that occurred near the Yahangala mountain in the Hasalaka . Information suggests t... Read More


Major flood warning issued for Gampaha

Srilanka, Nov. 28 -- A major flood warning was issued for the low-lying areas along the Attanagallu Oya and Urugal Oya valleys following heavy rainfall across several catchment areas of the Attanagall... Read More


SLPP leader calls for active support in disaster relief efforts

Srilanka, Nov. 28 -- National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Member of Parliament, Namal Rajapaksa, called upon all SLPP Electoral Organisers and grassroots leaders to activel... Read More


50 adverse weather related deaths in Kandy

Srilanka, Nov. 28 -- According to the Kandy District Secretary, the confirmed number of adverse weather-related fatalities in the Kandy District has reached 50. Additionally, 67 people are currently ... Read More


Modi pledges support, sends naval relief to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Nov. 28 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep condolences to the people of Sri Lanka following the loss of lives caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah. He announced the immedi... Read More


HIV infections on the rise in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- Data released by the National STD/AIDS Control Programme show that HIV infections increased in Sri Lanka, contrasting with a decline in cases worldwide. Venereologist Dr. Vino Dh... Read More


Adverse weather halts fishing in Trincomalee

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- The fishing industry in the Trincomalee district completely collapsed today (27) due to adverse weather and cyclonic conditions, according to fishers. Multi-day and one-day fishi... Read More


State of emergency declared in Kandy

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- A state of emergency has been declared in the Kandy District. The Kandy District Secretary stated this decision was made due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. Publis... Read More


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