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Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided not to revise fuel prices for the month of December, despiteContinue Reading The post No fuel price revision for December appeared first on Newswire.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the establishment of an “Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services” at theContinue Reading The post President directs to set up Office of Commissioner General of Essential…

The Irrigation Department has reported that water levels at the Nagalagam Street gauging station in Colombo are continuing to rise,Continue Reading The post Nagalagam water level rising: Colombo flood peak expected tomorrow appeared first…

The risk at the Ambatale and Biyagama water purification plants has now eased, following the earlier rise in water levelsContinue Reading The post No disruption expected to Colombo’s water supply appeared first on Newswire.

The Expressway Operation, Maintenance and Management Division has expressed gratitude to the public for using the expressway system responsibly duringContinue Reading The post Expressway remains toll-free, public urged to use responsibly…

The Ministry of Education has announced that all universities, higher education institutes, and vocational training centres operating under its authorityContinue Reading The post All Universities and Training Institutes Closed Until…

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At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing, according to the latest situation reports issued by the DisasterContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Death Toll Climbs to 334, With 370 Still Missing appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Air Force Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed during disaster reliefContinue Reading The post SLAF pilot killed after diverting helicopter to save people on Bridge appeared…

Colombo is facing a worsening flood situation as the Kelani River water level at Nagalagam Street climbed to 8.0 feetContinue Reading The post Kelani River Surges to 8 ft at Nagalagam Street as Flood Risk Intensifies appeared first on…