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Sapugaskanda Police Station has initiated an investigation into a head-on collision involving a vehicle driven by former Speaker and NPP Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala, which injured several including an infant.Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler made this announcement during a press briefing held this morning (12).He stated that two individuals injured in the accident are currently receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, while a six-month-old infant is hospitalized at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children.ASP Wootler added that a medical report has been requested to determine whether any of the drivers involved in the incident were under the…

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (12) that the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of women for all positions within the Sri Lanka Railways (SLR).State Counsel, appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, informed the court of this during the hearing of a Fundamental Rights petition filed by two women, said Ada Derana reporter.The petition challenged a Gazette notification that had previously restricted women from applying for the position of Railway Station Master within the Railway Department.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support the ongoing Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka’s largest multiuse water resources development initiative.The program aims to transfer excess water from the Mahaweli River to the drier northern and northwestern parts of Sri Lanka. The Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program Stage 2 Project will directly benefit more than 35,600 farming households in the North Central Province by strengthening agriculture sector resilience and enhancing food security.ADB leads the joint cofinancing effort for the project, which is expected to mobilize $60 million from the OPEC Fund for International Development and…

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced that the ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warnings currently issued to 33 Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts have been further extended.According to Dr. Wasantha Senadheera, Senior Geologist at the NBRO, the extension comes as several areas in the Badulla and Kandy districts recorded rainfall exceeding 75 mm over the past few days.He also emphasized that landslides were reported yesterday (11) in the Meegahakivula and Demodara areas, urging the public to remain vigilant.Due to the prevailing hazardous conditions in the affected areas, the early landslide warning issued under Level 2 (Amber) also…

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara Districts. Accordingly, the advisory issued at noon today (10) will be effective until 11.00 p.m.The Met. Department stated that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara Districts.There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers, it added.Accordingly, the general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has inspected a total of 494 landslide-prone sites following recent heavy rainfall.The NBRO noted that the public has requested inspections for an additional 2,198 locations.Meanwhile, although weather conditions have improved, Level 3 (Red) Landslide warnings remain in effect for 37 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions across four districts.According to the NBRO, warnings have been issued due to continuous soil saturation caused by the recent heavy rains and the activation of the northeastern monsoon.Meanwhile, a landslide occurred last morning in Meegahakivula, and based on early landslide signs, a number of families in the Badulla District have…

The All Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association has dismissed claims that egg prices will rise during the upcoming festive season, stating that such assertions have no basis.President of the Association R.M. Sarath Ratnayake said these misleading claims are being made by certain individuals to promote the importation of eggs. He further stated that local producers are capable of supplying eggs at a price below Rs. 45.

No G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination answer sheets have been damaged as a result of the recent floods and landslides across the country, the Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage has stated.Meanwhile, the Examinations Department noted that if there is any issue regarding the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination, the public can report them by contacting the Department’s hotline via 1911 or through telephone numbers: 0112 78 45 37, 0112 78 66 16 or 0112 78 42 08.The Department added that such matters may also be reported via fax at 0112 78 44 22 or through the Examinations Department’s…

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit.Under Secretary Hooker is scheduled to meet with Sri Lankan counterparts to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues, focused on deepening economic and commercial ties, strengthening defense cooperation, and supporting Sri Lanka’s economic and maritime sovereignty, the US Embassy in Colombo said in a statement.The United States and Sri Lanka share a strong and enduring partnership rooted in the mutual commitment to regional security, economic growth, and prosperity for the people of both countries, the statement added further. Through close cooperation…

Accurate data is essential for the post-disaster recovery process of the country and that a structured mechanism with public participation is needed for efficient data collection, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.The Prime Minister made these remarks during a discussion held at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the country’s recovery process following the recent disaster situation. During the meeting, Professor Nihal Perera also demonstrated how national development should take place in harmony with nature while minimizing natural disasters, the Office of the Prime Minister said.Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya further stated that, “One of the main challenges we…