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Validity of November train season tickets extended
The Department of Railways has announced that the validity period of train season tickets issued for the month of November has been extended until December 7, 2025. The Department...
China announces emergency assistance for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka
The people of China share the grief of those affected by the severe floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah,...
Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission
Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has arrived today (01) at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), said...
355 dead and 366 missing due to severe weather in Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that, as of 9:00 a.m. today, a total of 355 deaths have been...
Disaster Crisis: 159 Deaths and 203 Missing Confirmed; Dry Ration Allowance Increased
The severe rainfall across the island has tragically affected a significant portion of the population. Assistant Secretary of the National...
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah increases to 123, another 130 missing
The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country in the past few days has increased...
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Major landslide strikes Welimada; Two bodies recovered
A major landslide has occurred near Keppetipola Police Station in Welimada, resulting in the closure of the Welimada–Nuwara Eliya road. The Army and Police are conducting search and recovery...
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Landslide reported in Ankumbura; many persons reported missing
A landslide has occurred in the Ankumbura area, within the Alawathugoda Police Division, as a result of the prevailing adverse weather conditions. According to police, the incident took place...
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Disaster Toll Reaches 123 Fatalities; 130 Still Missing Across Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 123 disaster-related deaths have been recorded due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. The update was issued in a special notification this morning...
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Defence Secretary Provides Disaster Update: 20,500 Troops Deployed, Focus Shifts to Colombo Flood Threat
The Defence establishment and related agencies held a media briefing at the Tri-Forces Defence Headquarters today (28th) afternoon to provide an update on the national disaster situation. Air Vice...
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President Meets Party Leaders; Calls for Unified Action on Disaster Relief
Colombo- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged public representatives from both the government and the opposition to work together efficiently to save the lives of the affected population and provide necessary...
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Death Toll from Adverse Weather Climbs to 56; Badulla and Kandy Heaviest Hit.
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has announced that the number of lives lost due to the adverse weather conditions currently affecting the island has risen to 56. The highest...
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