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Heavy rains over 100mm expected tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Meteorology says heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm is likely in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, and in the Galle and Matara Districts tomorrow (23)... Read More


Student injured in bus-tipper truck collision

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A school student got injured and was admitted to the Dickoya Base Hospital following a road accident this morning (22) at the Norwood Venture Estate area on the Hatton-Bagawanthal... Read More


Two wards at Chilaw Hospital flooded

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Due to prevailing rainy weather conditions, Wards 4 and 15 of the Chilaw General Hospital have been flooded. A hospital spokesperson said that patients receiving treatment in tho... Read More


Railway repairs at Cotta Road postponed

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The planned reconstruction work at the Cotta Road railway crossing on the Kelani Valley Railway Line has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. The Railways Department... Read More


Magisterial inquiry into Kapila Chandrasena's death resumes today

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The magisterial inquiry into the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, who died under mysterious circumstances, resumed today (22). Evidence was recorded bef... Read More


Main suspect in Mamadala murder case arrested

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Ambalantota Police say the main suspect in the incident where a man was beheaded and his head hung on a statue at Mamadala junction in Bokutyaya, Ambalantota, was arrested. T... Read More


Arrest Warrant issued against fmr. minister Basil Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A warrant was issued for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa after he failed to appear before the Matara Magistrate's Court. The case in relevance was filed on alleged ... Read More


100,000 vehicle number plates remain uncollected

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Motor Traffic says nearly 100,000 vehicle number plates printed in 2023 and 2024, but not yet collected by vehicle owners, have piled up at department premises. ... Read More


Flood warning issued for 10 areas in Kelani River Basin

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A warning has been issued over the possibility of minor flooding in the Kelani River basin over the next 48 hours, due to heavy rainfall in catchment areas. The Irrigation Depart... Read More


Control of rising costs vital to prevent construction crisis: NCA

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The National Construction Association (NCA) warned that many construction projects across the country would be jeopardised unless the Government take steps to minimise the fluctua... Read More