The Central Cultural Fund says the opening of the lighting project at the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, a major attraction for local and foreign tourists, has been postponed indefinitely. Director General Dr. Nilan Cooray said the delay stems from a dispute over obtaining an electricity line through a private property. The landowner has objected to allowing the power cables needed to supply electricity to the transformer installed for lighting the bridge and surrounding area. Dr. Cooray noted that alternative methods to secure the electricity line have been planned, but the process is technically complex. The project, which was expected to…
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The death toll from the landslide at Pahala Kadugannawa rose to four after rescue teams recovered the bodies of two more victims, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
England went down to a crushing defeat in the first Ashes Test as Travis Head’s blistering century completed an astonishing Australia fightback in Perth.
The number of deaths from the landslide at Lower Kadugannawa in the Ganethenna area has increased to two, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said today.
A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said on Friday. The patient was an older adult with underlying health conditions who had been hospitalized and undergoing treatment for infection with H5N5 avian influenza. It’s the first reported case of bird flu in a human in the US in nine months and only the second reported human death from the virus in the United States, but the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that the risk to the general public from…
China’s Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party has introduced a new development blueprint that will open fresh avenues for global partnership—including stronger cooperation with Sri Lanka—the Chinese Ambassador to Colombo said yesterday (21).
Humiliation for Sri Lanka as Pakistan cruise to an 7-wicket victory in a dominant NRR win. Sri Lanka finish Round 1 of the Tri-Series at the bottom of the table after suffering two heavy defeats, leaving serious questions ahead of the remaining matches. The post Pakistan Sri Lanka Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
Train services on the coastal railway line have been limited to Weligama after a slow train travelling from Matara to Colombo Maradana derailed yesterday at around 2.05 p.m. between the Kamburugamuwa and Weligama stations.
Divisional Secretaries briefed on the Government’s 2026 Development Programmes and the ‘Praja Shakthi’ Community-Driven Rural Development Approach Rs. 180 billion allocated for rural development in 2026 A briefing session for all Divisional Secretaries across the country on the government’s flagship “Praja Shakthi” national programme, implemented to strengthen social empowerment and ensure the fair distribution of economic benefits within society, was held today (22) at the Presidential Secretariat. The session provided Divisional Secretaries with an extensive overview of the grassroots implementation of the Praja Shakthi programme. Discussions also covered the need for public sector reforms, the role of Divisional Secretaries…
President urges Tamil and Muslim opposition parties to support efforts to foster inter-community understanding and build a peaceful Sri Lanka Emphasising that every citizen of the country must have the freedom to live while respecting all religious and cultural identities, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government will not allow Sri Lanka to fall into any form of racist trap. He invited all parties to support the programme the Government is implementing towards this end. The President made these remarks while attending a meeting held this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat to brief representatives of Tamil and Muslim…
All Divisional Secretaries islandwide have been summoned to Colombo today (22) for a special high-level discussion, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
A prominent Indian businessman, Mohan Suresh, has selected Sri Lanka as the destination for the wedding of his son, Jahraan Suresh, marking a significant boost to the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
The Tourism Promotion Bureau has confirmed that it is monitoring social media posts by foreign tourists that could negatively affect Sri Lanka’s reputation.
The Colombo–Kandy main road at Ganethanna will remain closed until tomorrow afternoon following a landslide in the lower Kadugannawa area this morning (22), Kegalle District Secretary Jagath M. Herath said. He told the media that the road cannot be reopened yet because a large rock remains lodged between concrete blocks at the site, posing a risk of further collapse. Vehicles are being redirected through alternative routes to ensure smooth traffic flow. “We have closed the road from both sides. We are trying to reopen it by Sunday afternoon, but a large rock is still unstable and could fall again. Therefore,…
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory warning of severe lightning in several provinces and districts, effective from 12.00 noon today (22) until 11.30 p.m.
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued an ‘amber’ landslide alert for areas where rainfall in the past 24 hours has exceeded 100 mm. During this Landslide Early Warning period, residents should watch for pre-landslide signs, including cracks in the ground or buildings, ground subsidence, slanting trees or posts, sudden appearance of springs or muddy water, and blockage or disappearance of existing springs. People should move immediately away from areas where these signs are observed. Residents in landslide-prone areas should remain vigilant and be ready to evacuate quickly if heavy rain continues. Communities are advised to follow instructions from…
Several areas in the Galle and Matara districts have been flooded due to ongoing adverse weather conditions. To ensure Advanced Level (A/L) students reach their examination centers without disruption, the army provided transport assistance this morning. In Neluwa town, a 150-meter section of the Neluwa–Dellawa road, submerged under about three feet of water, is being navigated with army trucks and tractors. Meanwhile, in the Akuressa area, a 200-meter section of the Akuressa–Siyambalagoda road is similarly flooded, with army Unibuffel vehicles deployed to facilitate safe passage. The post Army facilitates transport for A/L students affected by adverse weather appeared first on…
The Disaster Management Center reports that the number of fatalities in the landslide at the Lower Kadugannawa area in Ganethenna has risen to two. The deceased include a person who was trapped among the debris. Four others injured in the incident are currently receiving treatment at Mawanella Hospital, hospital sources said. The landslide occurred around 9:00 a.m. today (22) when soil and rocks fell onto a shop in the area. As a result, the Ganethenna junction–Kadugannawa road has been temporarily closed. Vehicles traveling from Colombo to Kandy are being diverted via Rambukkana–Galagedara, while those from Kandy to Colombo are also…
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China’s Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party has outlined a new development blueprint that will create fresh opportunities for global cooperation while strengthening China’s economic and social progress, the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka said at a briefing in Colombo on November 21. Addressing a gathering at the Shangri-La Hotel, the Ambassador said the session adopted the Recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, which will guide the country’s development over the next five years, focusing on high-quality growth, technological innovation, green transition and improved living standards. He noted that during the 14th Five-Year Plan…