Date of A/L recommencement to be announced after assessing weather situation

The Examinations Department will announce the date of the recommencement of the Advance Level (A/L) examination after assessing the weather situation after November 29, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha said

Address difficulties faced by A/L students: President tells education officials

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake advised education officials to take appropriate measures to ensure the mental well-being and address difficulties faced by students sitting for the Advanced Level examinations amid the adverse weather conditions.

Adverse weather claims four lives; six reported missing

Four people have so far lost their lives and six others remain missing due to the severe weather conditions currently affecting the island, Director General of the Disaster Management Center Major General (Rtd) Udaya Herath said.

Deep depression will convert to a cyclonic storm by 6 p.m

The deep depression over the south-west Bay of Bengal will intensify into a cyclonic storm by 6 pm today, Meteorology Department’s Director General, Athula Karunanayake said.

Muslim schools in Central Province to remain closed due to bad weather

The Ministry of Education in the Central Province has announced the temporary closure of all Muslim schools and pre-schools in the region from November 27 to November 29.

Night mail trains on Upcountry Line cancelled

In light of the severe weather conditions, the Railway Department has announced the cancellation of all night mail train services on the Upcountry railway line for today.

Namal praises armed forces’ rescue efforts; urges govt. to assist flood victims

While expressing regret over the tragic incident in the East last evening, where a tractor carrying children was swept away by floodwaters, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa praised the efforts of the armed forces, who are at the forefront of rescue operations in flood-affected districts across the country.

SPC Chairman Dr. Arjuna Thilakarathne assigned to Health Ministry

Senior Medical Administrator and Chairman of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC), Dr. Arjuna Thilakarathne has been assigned to the Health Ministry, sources said.

Over 200,000 people affected across 17 districts

A total of 207,582 people from 59,269 families have been affected across 17 districts due to the ongoing heavy rains, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) report.

Deep depression near Sri Lanka to intensify into cyclone during next 12 hours

The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move closer to the east coast of Sri Lanka and intensify into a cyclonic storm within the next 12 hours, the Meteorology Department said.

World’s oldest man dies aged 112

The world’s oldest living man has died at the age of 112, his family have confirmed.

Ministry warns of flood risks in low-lying areas of Parakrama Samudra

The Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, D.P. Wickremasinghe, has urged residents in the low-lying areas of the Parakrama Samudra to remain vigilant against sudden flooding.

Adani Group says it lost nearly $55 billion since U.S. corruption charges

The Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday (November 27,) it had suffered a staggering loss of nearly $55 billion since U.S. corruption charges against top officials, accusations the company denies.

8 still missing after tractor swept away in floodwaters: Child’s body found

Search operations are still underway to locate eight people, including five children, who went missing after the tractor they were travelling in was swept away by floodwaters yesterday in Karaitivu, Batticaloa, police said.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect

A ceasefire following more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has come into effect.

Flooding closes A9 road to Jaffna at Omanthai

Heavy rainfall across the country has caused flooding on the A9 main road to Jaffna at Omanthai, prompting police to advise motorists to use alternate routes, the Police said.

Another court case against Arjuna Aloysius

A case has been filed before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, alleging that Arjuna Aloysius, the director of W.M.Mendis and Company, who is currently serving a six-month prison sentence for tax evasion, defrauded Rs. 12 million by purchasing paper for printing a newspaper.

NPP General Secretary’s vehicle falls into Parliament pond

The motor vehicle of General Secretary of the National People’s Power and MP for Kalutara District Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe fell into the Parliament complex pond last evening.

Deep Depression to turn into a cyclone today more rain expected - Met. Dept.

The deep depression that has developed in the Bay of Bengal is expected to convert into a cyclone by today but will have only a minimum effect on Sri Lanka, Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Accountant arrested for stealing handbag at BIA

An accountant was arrested yesterday for stealing the handbag of a 55-year-old Sri Lankan office assistant who works in London after she arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from London.

CBSL further eases monetary policy stance

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 26 November 2024, decided to further ease the monetary policy stance and set the newly introduced Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00 per cent.

Six aircraft diverted due to adverse weather at BIA

Six aircraft have been diverted to the Mattala International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in India due to the heavy rains around the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Five children missing after tractor swept away in floodwaters

Seven individuals, including five children have gone missing after the tractor they were in was swept away by floodwaters today

All spills gates of major reservoirs opened

All spill gates of the Deduru Oya, Rathkinda Reservoirs, Polgolla Diversion Dam, Rajanganaya Reservoir, Iranamadu Tank, Ulhitiya Reservoir and Parakrama Samudra have been opened due to the heavy rainfall in these areas.

One dead, over 70,000 affected due to heavy rains

Due to the heavy rainfall across the country, 77,670 persons belonging to 22,532 families have been affected, with one death reported, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Landslide warning issued for ten districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today (26) issued early landslide warnings for ten districts.

A/L exams suspended for three days

The Examinations Department has decided to suspend the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations on November 27, 28 and 29 due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

Sri Lanka Economic Summit in January 2025

The 24th edition of the Sri Lanka Economic Summit, organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, will take place on January 28 and 29, at Shangri La Hotel, Colombo.

Amarapura Chapter gets new Mahanayake Thero

Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthi Thero has been appointed as the Mahanayake Thero of the Amarapura Nikaya.

Badulla night mail train cancelled

The night mail train scheduled to depart from Colombo Fort to Badulla has been cancelled due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Railways Department said