The Meteorology Department says the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 240 km northeast of Trincomalee and 290km east of Kankasanthurai around 11.30 p.m. of 28th November 2024. It is likely to move northwestwards, towards Tamil Nadu coast. It can be expected that the influence of this system on the…
The Examinations Department has announced the postponement of the 2024 Sri Lanka Law College General Entrance Examination, originally scheduled for December, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara made this announcement during a special press briefing held today (28). He also mentioned that the First…
Following inclement weather prevailing in the country, the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched 11 relief teams to the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa and Matara. The relief teams are currently working in full swing to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities. With the heavy rainfall, Wellaweli, Suduwella and Oluvil in Ampara, Karthivu, Navinnaveli and Pothuvil…
A decision has been reached by the Department of Examinations to postpone the A/L Examination until the 3rd of December due to the prevailing weather. Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara said that the examination will re-commence from the 4th of December according to the previous schedule. The subjects set to be held on the…
Level 1 and 2 landslide warnings have been issued for 9 districts. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says that the warnings are in effect for the Badulla, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, Matara, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts. Level 2 landslide warnings are in effect for the Badulla, Kandy, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts.
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basins, effective until 6.00 a.m. on November 28, 2024. It states that considerable rainfall has occurred in some Mahaweli catchment areas as of today (26). By analyzing the current rainfall situation and river water levels of Mahaweli River Basins, it…
A three-day workshop for parliamentarians is scheduled to commence today. Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera said it will be held daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The workshop will cover various areas, including the responsibilities of MPs, parliamentary procedures, proper conduct in Parliament, and the legislative process.
The Meteorology Department says the low pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression over the central-southwest Bay of Bengal by today morning. The system is located about 500 km southeast of Batticaloa at around 02.30 this morning.The system is expected to further develop and move closer to…
The Matara District Disaster Management Coordination Unit has confirmed that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure students sitting for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination today (25) can safely reach their respective examination centers, even in the event of an emergency situation. Assistant Director of the unit, Lieutenant Colonel Kelum Kudagamage, stated that in…
Sri Lanka has been recognized as an “Advancing” country in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), which highlights its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity practices across multiple pillars. The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) that published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) serves as a trusted benchmark for assessing countries’ commitment to cybersecurity on a global scale. The…
