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Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ forms near Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology announced that the deep depression which had formed near the Sri Lankan coast in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclone a short time ago today (27). The cyclone has been named “Ditwa”. MORE..
- SLAF helicopter rescues 3 flood victims trapped in Mahawa
- Preschools and early childhood development centers closed from tomorrow
- Several national parks closed until further notice
- Colombo-Badulla night mail trains cancelled
- At least 65 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
- Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 47 in Sri Lanka, 21 missing
- Major flood warning for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River; Amber warning for Kelani River
- Toll-free travel allowed on expressways due to disaster situation
- All international schools in Sri Lanka directed to close amid bad weather
- Power outages reported in several areas due to bad weather
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Power outages reported in several areas due to bad weather
Power outages have been reported in several areas, including Mahiyanganaya, Ampara and Vavunathivu due to inclement weather-related incidents, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) confirmed.
All international schools in Sri Lanka directed to close amid bad weather
The Secretary to the Ministry of Education has advised the administrators of international schools operating in Sri Lanka to temporarily close their schools with immediate effect, due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions. MORE..
Toll-free travel allowed on expressways due to disaster situation
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that with immediate effect, no toll will be charged for travel on expressways until further notice. MORE..
Major flood warning for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River; Amber warning for Kelani River
The Irrigation Department warns that there is a possibility of a major flood situation occurring within the next 24 hours in the low-lying areas adjacent to the Mahaweli River in the Yatinuwara and Gangawata Korale Divisional Secretariat Divisions of the Mahaweli River Basin. MORE..
Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 47 in Sri Lanka, 21 missing
The number of deaths reported thus far owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country over the past couple of days has increased to 47, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..
At least 65 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
Firefighters battled a blaze at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong for the second day on Thursday, as the death toll rose to 65 in one of the deadliest blazes in the city’s modern history. MORE..
Colombo-Badulla night mail trains cancelled
The Department of Railways has cancelled the night mail train operating between Colombo and Badulla, as well as the return service from Badulla to Colombo. MORE..
Several national parks closed until further notice
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced that multiple national parks will be temporarily closed due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the island. MORE..
Preschools and early childhood development centers closed from tomorrow
All preschools and early childhood development centers across the country will be closed from tomorrow (28) due to the prevailing adverse weather and associated disaster conditions, the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development announced. MORE..
SLAF helicopter rescues 3 flood victims trapped in Mahawa
A Bell 212 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has rescued three persons who were trapped on the rooftop of a two-storey building in Mahawa due to floods caused by prevailing inclement weather. MORE..
Sri Lanka-bound flights to be diverted to India during weather emergency
The Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilake, has announced that all flights arriving in Sri Lanka will be diverted to Trivandrum or Cochin airports in India if they are unable to land at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) during a weather emergency.
President orders to provide Rs. 1 million compensation for disaster victims
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the President’s Fund to provide Rs. 1 million in compensation for each individual who died as a result of the emergency disaster situation caused by heavy rainfall, including floods and landslides. MORE..
Heavy rains trigger major flood alert in Mahaweli River Basin
The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation within the next 48 hours in low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin. MORE..
Several train journeys to Batticaloa and Trincomalee cancelled until further notice
The Railway Department has decided to cancel six long-distance, intercity and night mail train journeys that were scheduled to run on the Batticaloa and Trincomalee lines today (27). MORE..
President issues directives to officials to prioritise public safety and rescue operations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued directives to security forces and relevant officials to prioritise public safety and rescue operations and to ensure the continuous provision of essential relief services, including healthcare for affected populations. MORE..
All international schools in Sri Lanka directed to close amid bad weather
The Secretary to the Ministry of Education has advised the administrators of international schools operating in Sri Lanka to temporarily close their schools with immediate effect, due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions. MORE..
Toll-free travel allowed on expressways due to disaster situation
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that with immediate effect, no toll will be charged for travel on expressways until further notice. MORE..
Major flood warning for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River; Amber warning for Kelani River
The Irrigation Department warns that there is a possibility of a major flood situation occurring within the next 24 hours in the low-lying areas adjacent to the Mahaweli River in the Yatinuwara and Gangawata Korale Divisional Secretariat Divisions of the Mahaweli River Basin. MORE..
Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 47 in Sri Lanka, 21 missing
The number of deaths reported thus far owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country over the past couple of days has increased to 47, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..
At least 65 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
Firefighters battled a blaze at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong for the second day on Thursday, as the death toll rose to 65 in one of the deadliest blazes in the city’s modern history. MORE..
Colombo-Badulla night mail trains cancelled
The Department of Railways has cancelled the night mail train operating between Colombo and Badulla, as well as the return service from Badulla to Colombo. MORE..
Several national parks closed until further notice
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced that multiple national parks will be temporarily closed due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the island. MORE..
Preschools and early childhood development centers closed from tomorrow
All preschools and early childhood development centers across the country will be closed from tomorrow (28) due to the prevailing adverse weather and associated disaster conditions, the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development announced. MORE..
SLAF helicopter rescues 3 flood victims trapped in Mahawa
A Bell 212 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has rescued three persons who were trapped on the rooftop of a two-storey building in Mahawa due to floods caused by prevailing inclement weather. MORE..
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Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race
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Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
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Uber Technologies rolled out driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi in partnership with Chinese autonomous-driving firm WeRide on Wednesday, following the tie-up they announced last year. MORE..
Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung
Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung
Apple Inc. will retake its crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker for the first time in more than a decade, lifted by the successful debut of a new iPhone series and a rush of consumers upgrading devices, according to Counterpoint Research. MORE..
HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption
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Computer and printer maker HP announced Tuesday (Nov 25) a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate about 10 per cent of its workforce globally as the company pivots toward artificial intelligence to boost efficiency. MORE..
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Netflix crashes as ‘Stranger Things 5’ premieres
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Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England
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20-year-old student Grace Richardson made history when she became the first openly gay Miss England over the weekend. MORE..
Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner
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One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics
One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics
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Sports
Kamil Mishara powers Sri Lanka to 184-4 against Pakistan
Opening batter Kamil Mishara’s 76 off 48 propelled Sri Lanka to a strong total in a must-win T20I tri-series encounter against Pakistan here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. MORE..
Pakistan put Sri Lanka in to bat in high-stakes T20 clash
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against Sri Lanka in a must-win T20 match at Rawalpindi on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka to take on Pakistan in the must-win encounter in Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the sixth game of the T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
FIFA announces procedures for 2026 World Cup draw
FIFA has announced the procedures of the final draw for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, the United States, on December 5. MORE..
Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka thrashes Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
Pathum Nissanka spearheaded Sri Lanka to defeat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in in the fifth game of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
