Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya meets Sri Lankans living in London
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, on her official visit to the United Kingdom, told Sri Lankans living in London that despite natural disasters and international crises, her government has succeeded in stabilizing the country’s economy while providing relief to the people….
Heavy rains : Traffic disrupted across Colombo, Gampaha, and Divulapitiya routes
Traffic has been disrupted on several roads due to the heavy rains experienced in several parts of Sri Lanka today. According to reports, traffic has been reported on the Colombo- Avissawella Road due to several areas being inundated as a…
Adverse weather : At least 06 flights diverted from Katunayake to Mattala
Several aircraft bound for the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake were diverted to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. It is reported that heavy rainfall and poor visibility around Katunayake forced the redirection of incoming flights….
Weather Alert : Over 200 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
As the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, the current rainy conditions over the south-western parts of the island are expected to continue further for the next few hours, according to the Department of Meteorology. According to the…
Flood warning issued for Aththanagalu Oya basin areas
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas in the Aththanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys following heavy rainfall in most catchment areas as of 5.00 a.m. today. The warning applies to areas within the Divisional…
High Risk Heavy Rain warning issued for 8 districts
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for heavy rain, warning of showers and thundershowers exceeding 100mm in several parts of the country. The advisory, issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 2.00 a.m. today…
Sri Lanka raises concern over reported attack on UAE nuclear plant
Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the reported drone attack on the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, warning that any damage to nuclear facilities could pose serious risks to civilians across the region. In a statement issued…
SL Dollar crisis: IMF gives key assurance ahead of review
Sri Lanka’s reform programme continues to move forward, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board set to consider the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) next week, according to IMF Asia-Pacific Department Director Krishna…
Women and Child Affairs Ministry seeks probe into Dilum Amunugama’s remarks
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has requested police to conduct an investigation into remarks made by former Minister, Dilum Amunugama during a recent media briefing, alleging that the comments caused harm to a minor linked to an ongoing…
Opposition unites, seeks urgent All Party Conference over worsening economic signals
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says opposition parties have united amid growing concerns over Sri Lanka’s economic situation, warning that the country is once again facing dangerous warning signs linked to the rapid depreciation of the Rupee. In a statement issued…