Ministry directs temporary closure of all international schools due to adverse weather
The Ministry of Education has instructed all international schools across Sri Lanka to temporarily close with immediate effect, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting the country. The directive was issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Education,…
Pre-schools to close from tomorrow amid severe weather
The National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development has announced that Early Childhood Development Centres, including pre-schools, will be closed from tomorrow (28). According to the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development, the decision has been taken due to the prevalent…
Extreme weather : 30 deaths in two days
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that 30 deaths occurred over the two days of November 26 and 27 as a result of the adverse weather conditions affecting Sri Lanka. According to the DMC, 19 of the deaths were…
Air Force rescues three trapped due to Mahawa floods (Video)
Three people who had been trapped on the upper floor of a two‑storey house in Mahawa Ella this afternoon, following flooding caused by the overflow of the Deduru Oya, have been safely rescued. The individuals were rescued by a Bell‑212…
Extreme weather : Hotlines introduced to report disasters in Colombo
The government has introduced hotlines for reporting emergency disaster situations arising in the Colombo District due to the prevalent adverse weather conditions. The emergency contact numbers were introduced during a meeting of the Colombo District Disaster Management Coordinating Unit today…
Red Warning for Cyclonic storm in the vicinity of Sri Lanka
Warning for Cyclonic storm in the vicinity of Sri Lanka : Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 5.00 p.m. 27th November 2025 for the period until 5.00 a.m. 28th November 2025 The post Red Warning for…
A/Level exams : Special notice for students
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the Ministry of Education, the Department of Examinations, and all authorities will jointly ensure that students sitting for the Advanced Level examination are provided with all necessary facilities. Addressing the media today, the Prime Minister…
MR in hospital : Health update
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo. According to reports, the former President is said to have been admitted three days ago following a medical emergency. According to his spokesperson, the former President remains…
Committee on High Posts approves appointments of 03 SOE chairmen
The appointments of three chairmen of state-owned institutions were approved by the Parliamentary Committee on High Posts yesterday (26). The appointments approved by the committee are as follows; Dr. D.B.P.H. Dissabandara – Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of…