Lightning advisory : Red Alert issued to 07 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle and Matara Districts today. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today, red alerts have been issued to 07 districts…
Sri Lanka reopens National Parks as weather conditions improve
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced the reopening of several National Parks and bungalows with the gradual improvement of the adverse weather situation in Sri Lanka. According to the department, due to adverse weather conditions, the Yala (except Block…
Floods : PM Harini bans unauthorized constructions in Colombo
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has stated that there will be no permission granted for unauthorized constructions within the Colombo District, nor any form of residential developments that endanger the public by being carried out under the guise of a development…
Education Ministry extends online submission period for Grade 6 admissions
The Ministry of Education says the deadline for submitting student applications for Grade 6 admission through the online system has been extended, considering the disaster situation in Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, the Ministry said that based on the re‑scrutinized…
Opposition Leader launches Disaster Information Centre to aid affected communities
A Disaster Information Centre was launched by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa this morning (10 Dec) at the Opposition Leader’s Office located in Colombo, to collect information from areas affected by adverse weather conditions. According to the Opposition leader’s Office, the…
Insurance companies begin compensation process for Cyclone Ditwah losses
Insurance companies in Sri Lanka have begun compensating individuals and businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of Finance announced. Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, said the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri…
Local and overseas donors contribute Rs. 1,893 million to rebuild Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ initiative has received Rs. 1,893 million in financial support from local citizens, Sri Lankans living overseas and a number of private organisations, the Ministry of Finance announced. Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (10 Dec), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 305.40, while the selling…
Fans divided over Nicholas Pooran’s rare tactic in ILT20 (Video)
The ILT20 produced another chaotic night in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, but the loudest discussion was sparked not by a six or a wicket — but by Nicholas Pooran deliberately choosing not to stump an out-of-form batter. With the…
Northeast monsoon : Advisory issued for heavy rains
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Northern and North-Central Provinces, and the Batticaloa and Trincomalee Districts today. Per the advisory, valid until 08.30 am tomorrow, the Northeast monsoon conditions have established over Sri…