Adverse Weather : Death toll increases to two in Sri Lanka
The death toll due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka has increased to two, as of 06.00 am today (15). According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the second death was reported in the Chankanai area in Jaffna. Previously,…
Low-pressure area : Above 150mm of rain expected in some areas today
The low-pressure area, located northeast of Sri Lanka, still persists, and the system is expected to move away from Sri Lanka during the next 36 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, cloudy skies are expected over most…
Cricket Legend Aravinda de Silva Joins Harischandra Mills Board Following Ambeon Acquisition
In a significant corporate development blending Sri Lanka’s business and sporting worlds, cricketing icon Aravinda de Silva has been appointed to the Board of Harischandra Mills PLC following the acquisition of a controlling stake in the company by Ambeon Capital…
Dayasiri urges probe into alleged SriLankan Airlines transaction error
Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has urged the government to investigate a reported financial transaction involving SriLankan Airlines, alleging that a payment meant for Dubai-related agent operations may have been mistakenly transferred to a wrong bank account According to claims raised…
UK: Health minister quits in likely bid to topple PM Starmer
Two heavy hitters in the UK Labour Party sought to position themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, albeit with neither announcing a direct challenge, instead seeming to encourage the embattled party leader to make way voluntarily. Health…
No CCTV recordings found at house where Kapila Chandrasena died
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday (15) that no CCTV recordings were available from the house where former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kapila Chandrasena was found dead under suspicious circumstances….
Schools in Hatton education zone closed tomorrow due to heavy rain
All schools in the Hatton Education Zone will remain closed on Friday (15) due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Zonal Director of Education said. (Newswire) The post Schools in Hatton education zone closed tomorrow due to heavy rain…
PayPal to launch in Sri Lanka? What we know so far
Global digital payment platform PayPal is expected to begin operations in Sri Lanka from Friday (15), amid growing indications of expanded support for local users. Sri Lankan users are expected to be able to make international payments through PayPal, including…
NBRO updates landslide warnings for multiple districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has updated landslide early warnings for several districts across the country amid continuing heavy rainfall, in effect for 24 hours from 4 p.m. Thursday (14) until 4 p.m. Friday (15). Level 2 landslide warnings,…
Red warning issued as heavy rainfall to continue across several areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for heavy rainfall, forecasting showers exceeding 150 mm at some locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts….