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…
Sri Lanka is advancing its debt restructuring process by issuing new bonds to replace $12.55 billion of defaulted sovereign bonds. This marks a critical step in addressing its $43 billion foreign debt crisis. As announced by the Ministry of Finance, bondholders can swap their holdings for new securities until December 12, 2024. President Anura Kumara…
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 Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal for the restructuring of international sovereign bonds by way of swapping existing bonds for new bonds in accordance with the parameters indicated in the debt sustainability analysis conducted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In June 2024, the Government of Sri Lanka reached a final agreement on…
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…
Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLFEB) has raised strong objections to the E-8 visa system, introduced for seasonal employment in South Korea, alleging irregularities and significant risks to Sri Lankan workers. SLFEB Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe disclosed that the E-8 visa agreement was unlawfully signed by a former minister without Cabinet…
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…
