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The new cabinet will be sworn in by next week?

The swearing-in of the new cabinet has been postponed until next week, according to internal sources. Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the new Prime...

CID to record statements from six members of the SLPP

The CID is scheduled to record statements from six members of the SLPP today (19) regarding the attack on the Golf Face protest site. Accordingly,...

Ramesh Pathirana accuses the IGP of not ordering to prevent the attack on Galle Face Protest

Ramesh Pathirana, a former minister and former cabinet spokesman, has said that the attack on the peaceful Galle Face Protest on May 09 by...

When will the Cabinet be appointed? – Anura asks the PM

Jathika Jana Balawegaya MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that the proceedings of Parliament have been disrupted due to the continuous delay in the appointment...

PM decides to cut the expenses of the PM’s Office by 50%

It is reported that the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to cut the expenses of the Prime Minister's Office by 50%. It is also...

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38 Reservoirs Spill Across Sri Lanka as Flooding Continues in Low-Lying Areas

A total of 38 medium and large-scale reservoirs under the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling, while elevated water levels continue to affect several rivers and low-lying areas across Sri Lanka, an irrigation official said. Director of Irrigation (Hydrology and Disaster Management) L.S. Sooriyabandara said reservoirs such as Deduru Oya, Rajanganaya, Inginimitiya, Yan Oya and Usgala Siyambalangamuwa were recording comparatively high spill levels. Although no immediate threat of major flooding had been identified under the prevailing conditions, water levels in several reservoirs and rivers remained high, he said. Rainfall eased yesterday, with some areas in the upper catchments of the Kalu and Kelani rivers recording around 60 millimetres. Certain locations in the upper Kelani River catchment received approximately 40 millimetres, according to the Irrigation Department. Water levels in the upper reaches of most rivers are gradually receding. However, minor flooding persists in low-lying areas along the Nilwala, Gin, Kalu and Kelani rivers. Sooriyabandara said water levels along the Nilwala River remained around minor flood thresholds downstream of Akuressa, particularly in Thalgahagoda and areas near Matara. Similar conditions were reported in Baddegama along the Gin River. Elevated water levels were also observed at Millakanda, Putupawula and Ellagawa along the Kalu River. He cautioned that further rises could affect low-lying areas of the Kalutara District if additional rainfall occurs. Meanwhile, water levels in the upper reaches of the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are gradually declining. Nevertheless, floodwater may continue to affect low-lying areas in the Gampaha District, including Katana and Ja-Ela. The Irrigation Department has forecast moderate rainfall today and warned that river levels and water levels in flood-prone areas could rise again if further precipitation occurs. The public has been advised to refrain from bathing, engaging in water sports and undertaking other potentially dangerous activities in areas where floodwaters remain.

Showers Expected in Several Parts of Sri Lanka as Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall in India

The very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab,” which was located...

Treasury and Postal Dept Cyber Scams Deepens Crisis, Taxpayers Face another Bill

Treasury and Postal Dept Cyber Scams Deepens Crisis, Taxpayers Face another Bill

Former President RW Warns Sri Lanka Risks Irrelevance without Tech Reforms

Former President RW Warns Sri Lanka Risks Irrelevance without Tech Reforms

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