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..
27 Nov 2025 (5:53 PM)
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.
27 Nov 2025 (6:11 PM)
HIV infections in Sri Lanka have increased despite a decline in cases globally, according to data released by the National STD'AIDS Control Programme. MORE..
27 Nov 2025 (3:05 PM)
UPDATE- Parliament is scheduled to convene tomorrow morning for a brief session lasting only thirty (30) minutes, while no sitting will be held on Saturday (29), the Department of Communications of Parliament has now announced. MORE..
27 Nov 2025 (5:01 PM)
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..
27 Nov 2025 (5:38 PM)
Train services along the upcountry line have been restricted owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Department of Railways said. MORE..
27 Nov 2025 (2:40 PM)