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Landslide Early Warnings Issued to the districts of Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Ratanapura, Badulla , Nuwara Eliya ,Kalutara, Kurunegala and Matara
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the National Building Research Organization has issued landslide early warnings ...
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Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle
Warning for strong winds and rough seas issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 07.00 a.m. 11 October 2024 for ...
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U.S. Pacific fleet Commander meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Admiral Steve Koehler, a four-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, paid a courtesy call on ...
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October 11 at the Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia enter Dubai with eye on semi-final spot
Australia vs Pakistan Dubai, 6pm local time A personal tragedy has all but taken out chances of Pakistan captain Fatima Sana ...
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Art becomes outrage: Kolkata festival confronts crime against female doctor
On 9 August, the Indian city of Kolkata was shaken when a trainee doctor was found raped and murdered at one of its oldest ...
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Ramharack, Matthews keep West Indies in contention for semi-finals with crucial win
Karishma Ramharak’s four-wicket haul and Hayley Mathews’  quickfire 34 helped West Indies coast to an important eight-wicket victory against Bangladesh, in Sharjah. Having chased down the target of ...
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Very heavy showers above 150mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The prevailing showery condition is ...
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CSE picks up in the wake of World Bank’s positive assessment of economy
By Hiran H.Senewiratne The stock market yesterday got off to a negative start and lost up to 120 points initially but later recovered following a World Bank report on positive growth prospects this ...
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Political risks to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring agreement recede: Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings Hong Kong says that the Sri Lankan authorities’ confirmation that they endorse the targets set under the ...
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Harsha Jayatunga appointed Executive Director of Sierra Cables
Sierra Cables PLC announces the appointment of Harsha Jayatunga as Executive Director/CEO. This significant milestone ...
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Justice Thurairaja makes impassioned plea on behalf of SL’s plantation community
By Ifham Nizam ‘Unveiling the hidden struggles of Sri Lanka’s plantation workers: A Call for Action’, in other words ...
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Rotary fights breast cancer with NCCP through early detection and prevention
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to come together not only to acknowledge a disease that affects millions but ...