Heavy rains for several provinces

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2 years ago

March 4, 2023

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The Department of Meteorology sometimes predicts showers or thundershowers in the Eastern, Uva, North-Central and Northern provinces.

Fairly heavy showers of about 75mm can be expected at some places in the Eastern and Uva provinces.

The Met Department added showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces during the afternoon or night.

Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely in some places. Several spells of showers are also likely in the North-Western province.

Meanwhile, the general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thunderstorms.

ASPI records an all-time high passing the 14,000 mark

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25 minutes ago

December 12, 2024

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The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high, surpassing the 14,000 mark for the first time ever in Sri Lanka.

According to the CSE, the ASPI increased by 150.72 points to close at 14,035.81.

A turnover of Rs. 7.3 billion was recorded at the close of trading.

Fever outbreak in Jaffna identified as Leptospirosis

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27 minutes ago

December 12, 2024

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The fever that has been spreading in Jaffna has been identified as Leptospirosis, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry announced today (Dec. 12).

Leptospirosis is commonly known as Rat Fever.

The outbreak had claimed 07 lives so far.

SJB National List MPs announced

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29 minutes ago

December 12, 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced the four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament.

Accordingly, the main opposition party has named Mano Ganesan, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeewa Senasinghe and Mohamed Ismail for the remaining four National List MP posts.

Following the General Election held on November 14, the SJB secured five National List MP seats with its General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara being appointed to one seat on Nov. 19.
Meanwhile, the Colombo District Court today issued a restraining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from submitting their National List MP nominees without including the name of Nizam Kariapper of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).