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Landslide warnings remain due to inclement weather

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2 years ago

October 5, 2023

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The flood situation in Attanagalu Oya, Ging, Kalu and Nilwala Rivers remains unchanged, the Irrigation Department said.

Its Hydrology Department Director S. P. C. Sugeeshwara said it may develop into a high-risk flood situation if heavy rains continue.

The landslide warnings issued for 7 districts continue to remain in effect due to prevailing heavy rains.

According to the National Building Research Organization (NBRO), the warnings have been issued for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Kalutara, Kandy, Ratnapura, Kegalle and Matara Districts.

The number of people affected by heavy rains has also increased to 47,963 in 12 districts and 38,208 people have been affected in the Western Province.

Also, 930 people have been given shelter in 10 safe houses. Three houses have been completely destroyed and 644 houses have been damaged.

Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology said that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western Provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya Districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Eastern and Uva provinces, and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu Districts during the evening or night.

Meanwhile, Agriculture and Agrarian Insurance Board Chairman Maddumabandara Weerasekera said the process of giving compensations to farmers for the crops damaged due to floods would be commenced soon.

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Internal disputes delay LG member lists

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12 hours ago

May 17, 2025

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Due to various issues that have arisen within many political parties during the selection of members for LG bodies, submission of name lists to the Election Commission (EC) are being delayed, reports say.

As a result, the establishment of LG bodies is expected to be delayed further.

In this backdrop, the EC has instructed all political parties and independent groups to submit their name lists within a week.

The gazette on the newly appointed members will follow only after the EC receives all lists.

(Source : Lankadeepa)

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Ministry cancels Br. Charles’ program at Padeniya temple

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12 hours ago

May 17, 2025

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The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has issued a letter over a program organized by Br. Charles Thomas.

The relevant program is scheduled to be held today (May 17) at the historic Padeniya temple and is allegedly scheduled to be held in a manner that is harmful to Buddhism.

The letter notes that the Deputy Minister has taken steps to cancel the program following complaints from various parties, citing strong displeasure expressed by the local Buddhist community.

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Applications open for A/L Vocational stream

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12 hours ago

May 17, 2025

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The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced that applications are now open for admissions for Grade 12 students for the Advanced Level (A/L) Vocational stream subjects.

According to the Ministry, the vocational stream will be offered in 608 schools starting this year.

The Ministry further clarified that students who have not passed the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination will still be eligible to apply, as O/L results will not be a determining factor for admission to this stream.

For this, students need to submit an application to the principal of the school they wish to enroll in.