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Rainfall expected to exceed 75 mm in several areas today

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The Department of Meteorology reports that showers or thundershowers are likely to occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as in the Matale, Nuwara Eliya, and Hambantota districts today (March 11).  

Scattered showers or thunderstorms are also possible in other regions during the evening or night.

Moderate to heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm may occur in certain areas within the Northern, Eastern, Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, and Uva provinces, and in the 

Galle, Matara, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, and Polonnaruwa districts.

Moderately strong winds, ranging between 30–40 kmph, are expected at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Monaragala, and Hambantota districts.

The Department of Meteorology advises the public to take necessary precautions to minimize the risks associated with temporary strong winds and lightning that may accompany thunderstorms.     

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Maho – Anuradhapura line to be closed for a month

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Train services on the main railway line between Maho – Anuradhapura will be suspended for one month due to the renovation of 05 aging railway bridges, Sri Lanka Railways has announced.

Five new bridges, procured with Indian loan assistance at a cost of approximately USD 15 million, have already arrived in the country and will replace the aging bridges.
According to reports, construction work is expected to commence after the upcoming Poson Poya Festival.

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16 OICs transferred

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A total of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of Police have been transferred with immediate effect.

05 Inspectors (IP) and 11 Chief Inspectors have been transferred accordingly, under the approval of the National Police Commission.

Police said the reshuffle is part of routine administrative changes.

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24-hr. passport service ends tomorrow

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The 24-hour one-day passport issuance service for the public will come to an end tomorrow (May 30), Acting Controller General of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Chaminda Pathiraja has said.

The 24-hour service has been in operation since Feb. 18.

Accordingly, from Monday, June 02, 2025, applications for the One-Day Service will be accepted from 7.00 am – 2.00 pm at the Head Office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Battaramulla.

Applicants who have reserved appointments for that day under the One-Day Service, as well as those with urgent or priority requirements, may submit their applications during this period.

Applications for the Normal Service will also be accepted at the Head Office from 7.00 am – 2.00 pm.

Also, both Normal and One-Day Service applications will continue to be accepted at the regional offices from 7.00 am – 2.00 pm, as was done previously.

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