Expressway remains toll-free, public urged to use responsibly
The Expressway Operation, Maintenance and Management Division has expressed gratitude to the public for using the expressway system responsibly during the ongoing disaster situation, which has seen the toll fees temporarily waived. In a social media post, the division commended…
No disruption expected to Colombo’s water supply
The risk at the Ambatale and Biyagama water purification plants has now eased, following the earlier rise in water levels of the Kelani River. As a result, uninterrupted water supply to the Western Province — especially the Colombo District —…
Nagalagam water level rising: Colombo flood peak expected tomorrow
The Irrigation Department has reported that water levels at the Nagalagam Street gauging station in Colombo are continuing to rise, signalling a potential increase in flooding across several parts of the city over the next 24 hours. Hydrologists indicate that…
No fuel price revision for December
Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided not to revise fuel prices for the month of December, despite the monthly price formula followed by the Lanka Petroleum Act. CPC Chairman Janaka Rajakaruna said that, according to the latest…
President directs to set up Office of Commissioner General of Essential Services
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the establishment of an “Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services” at the Prime Minister’s Office to coordinate recovery efforts and restore normalcy for those affected by the ongoing disaster. The office will…
A/Level exams postponed indefinitely
All examinations, including the GCE Advanced Level, have been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing disaster situation, the Ministry of Education said. Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Liyanage, in a statement, said that new dates will be announced in due…
Overcrowding: Blood donations temporarily halted at Narahenpita Blood Bank
The National Blood Bank has temporarily stopped admitting blood donors at its Narahenpita centre due to overcrowding. According to officials, the current number of donors already at the site will take until at least 10 p.m. to complete the donation…
Sri Lanka Air Force rescues 121 people trapped in Mavil Aru floods (Video)
Sri Lanka Air Force rescue teams have evacuated 121 people trapped by rising floodwaters in the Mavil Aru area today. Using Bell-412 and MI-17 helicopters, stranded residents were airlifted to safety as rescue operations continue this afternoon. Sri Lanka Air…
Several main roads reopened following closures
Several major roads have been reopened for vehicular traffic following temporary closures due to adverse weather conditions, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. According to the RDA, the Colombo–Kurunegala main road, the Colombo–Kandy road via Katugasthota, and the Kurunegala–Anuradhapura road…
Donors turn up in numbers at the Blood Bank following appeal
Donors have turned up in large numbers at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in Narahenpita today, following a call to donate blood. Yesterday, the NBTS reported a shortage of blood in the country as a result of the ongoing…