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Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Commissioner General of Essential Services, the President’s Media Division announced. The appointment hasContinue Reading The post Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed Commissioner General of…

Sri Lanka has announced special support measures for tourists affected by the ongoing severe weather, including free visa extensions andContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka offers free visa extensions and flexible flight changes for stranded…

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The Mavil Aru sluice is under pressure due to heavy inflows from the Mahaweli River, Director General of Irrigation AjithContinue Reading The post Mavil Aru sluice under pressure as floodwaters rise, warning from Irrigation Dept. appeared…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that maintaining proper coordination among all stakeholders involved in providing relief to disaster-affected communities wouldContinue Reading The post Disaster relief: President meets NGOs…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 November 2025 The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” Continue Reading The post Prevailing rainy weather condition will be reduced by today appeared first on Newswire.

Police have arrested two women and thirty-three men during a special operation carried out by the Welikada Police yesterday. TheContinue Reading The post 35 youths detained over drug party amid national disaster appeared first on Newswire.

A landslide in the Reddapola area of Welimada late Saturday night led to the rescue of three foreign tourists whoContinue Reading The post Three Foreign Visitors Safely Evacuated from Welimada Landslide appeared first on Newswire.

The Ambatale flood control barrier has begun to overflow as water levels of the Kelani River continue to rise rapidly,Continue Reading The post Ambatale Flood Barrier Overflows: Immediate Evacuation Warning appeared first on Newswire.

Airport authorities on Sunday advised passengers traveling through Bandaranaike International Airport to use the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway as several access roadsContinue Reading The post Travel advisory for passengers departing…