Showers or thundershowers in several provinces including Western

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern and Central provinces after 2.00 p.m.

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places in these areas.

Several spells of showers will occur in the Eastern and Uva provinces.

The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize...

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Only part of compensation received for recent marine disasters, COPE finds

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) was surprised to learn, that the same entity which represents the owners of the charred feeder vessel MV X-Press Pearl, is also providing consultations to the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA).

The vessel caught fire and sank in Sri Lankan waters in May last year, and caused what has since...

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Pakistan demands joint probe into accidental India missile fire

Pakistan on Saturday demanded a joint probe into a missile India said it accidentally fired into its territory, rejecting New Delhi’s decision to hold an internal inquiry into the incident and calling on the international community to play a role.

“Such a serious matter cannot be addressed with the simplistic explanation proffered by the Indian a...

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Nine new Covid-19 deaths confirmed in Sri Lanka

The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 09 coronavirus-related deaths for March 11, pushing the country’s Covid-19 death toll to 16,390.

This figure includes 07 males and 02 females, according to the Department of Government Information. 

One of the deceased patients is between the ages 30-59 years and the remaining 08 are in...

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Covid- 347 new infections detected in Sri Lanka

The Health Ministry says that another 347 persons have tested positive for Covid-19 today, as the daily count of new cases continues to rise in the country.

This brings the tally of Covid-19 cases registered in the country thus far to 655,730. 

According to official figures, 618,797 positive cases have recovered.

Following the new development, the...

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Advisory issued for thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern, Central and Uva provinces and in Kalutara District, the Department of Meteorology warned in a weather advisory. 

Heavy showers about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Central, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces.

Fairly...

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