President 2024

A special holiday has been declared for tomorrow (28) for all government employees, except those engaged in essential services, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..

27 Nov 2025 (10:09 PM)

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..

27 Nov 2025 (9:32 PM)

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..

27 Nov 2025 (5:38 PM)

Resource : Ada Derana