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The Irrigation Department has issued an amber flood alert for four areas in the Kala Oya Basin, as water levelsContinue Reading The post Flood warning issued for four areas as Kala Oya water levels rise appeared first on Newswire.

Rainy conditions affecting Sri Lanka could continue until around Oct. 27, the Department of Meteorology said, urging residents and fishingContinue Reading The post Heavy rain may persist until Oct. 27, Meteorology Department warns appeared…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has issued a clarification regarding reports circulating on social media aboutContinue Reading The post Foreign Ministry says reports on Indian religious leader’s visit are old…

Sri Lanka’s Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) has condemned the alleged suppression of student and public protests in France, calling forContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s IUSF condemns crackdown on student protests in France…

Approximately 6.97 acres of land previously used by security forces in Keppapilavu, Mullaitivu District, have been released for public use,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka Army releases 6.97 acres of land in Keppapilavu for public use…

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into online travel platform Booking.com over concerns that it may not beContinue Reading The post Is your hotel booking safe? EU launches investigation into Booking.com appeared…

Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) have held discussions on strengthening the country’s preparedness to comply with the EuropeanContinue Reading The post EU deforestation rules: Sri Lanka focuses on safeguarding rubber exports appeared…

Eight spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir have been opened, releasing water into the Deduru Oya at a rateContinue Reading The post Flood risk in 09 areas as Deduru Oya Reservoir opens spill gates appeared first on Newswire.

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly impersonating police officers and robbing individuals travelling on roads by stopping, checking andContinue Reading The post Two arrested for impersonating Police officers and robbing people…

A 34-year-old suspect wanted in connection with several crimes and suspected of involvement in the murder of two women inContinue Reading The post Suspect wanted over Habaraduwa double murder arrested appeared first on Newswire.