Train services disrupted in Matale due to landslide

27 Nov 2025

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Train traffic in Matale has been disrupted after a landslide occurred on the railway line between Wattegama and Katugastota.

Train services disrupted on Kelani Valley line

27 Nov 2025

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Train services on the Kelani Valley line have been disrupted after trees fell at two places between Narahenpita and Baseline Road Railway Stations.

Heavy rains over 200 mm forecast as weather system intensifies

27 Nov 2025

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The Meteorology Department has warned that several regions of the island are expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm as the current weather system intensifies, accompanied by strong winds.

A/L exams postponed due to adverse weather

27 Nov 2025

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The Commissioner General of Examinations has issued a special announcement stating that the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination 2025 scheduled for today (27) and tomorrow (28) will not be held due to the severe disaster situation caused by adverse weather across the country.

Upcountry train services restricted due to adverse weather

26 Nov 2025

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The Railway Department has announced restrictions on train services along the Upcountry Railway line as heavy rainfall continues to impact several areas of the country.

Colombo–Kandy main road to remain closed until further notice

26 Nov 2025

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The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) announced today that the Colombo–Kandy main road will remain closed until further notice, following continued heavy rainfall and further risk of rock and earth mound collapses in the Pahala Kadugannawa area.

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26 Nov 2025

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka addresses a press briefing in Colombo on November 26, 2025, following the Monetary Policy Board’s final review for the year. The Board decided to maintain the policy rate at 7.75%, noting that inflation, while rising gradually, is expected to settle around the 5% target by the second half of 2026. The Central Bank stated that it will continue to monitor domestic and global economic conditions and stan

Railways propose daytime operation of night mail trains to protect wild elephants

26 Nov 2025

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The Sri Lanka Railway Department is considering shifting certain night mail trains to daytime operations in areas frequently visited by wild elephants, following safety concerns raised by train drivers and unions.

Cabinet moves to strengthen Colombo Port City legal framework

26 Nov 2025

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The Cabinet has approved amendments to Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021, aimed at enhancing tax incentives, improving regulatory supervision and implementing institutional restructuring.

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Sri Lanka implements new measures to strengthen gem industry

25 Nov 2025

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The government has introduced a series of regulatory measures to support and modernize the country’s gem industry, following approval by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Cabinet moves to strengthen Colombo Port City legal framework

25 Nov 2025

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The Cabinet has approved amendments to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021, aimed at enhancing tax incentives, improving regulatory supervision, and implementing institutional restructuring. The approvals were granted during Cabinet meetings held on July 7 and October 13, 2025.

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Cabinet approves Rs. 360 million procurement of rabies vaccines

25 Nov 2025

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The Cabinet has approved the procurement of 3,000,000 inactivated doses of rabies vaccine (0.5 ml/1 ml) for human use, valued at Rs. 360 million (excluding VAT).

Thousands of Sri Lankans secured construction jobs in Israel in 2025

25 Nov 2025

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Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Governments of Sri Lanka and Israel, 3,575 Sri Lankans have secured employment in Israel’s construction sector during 2025.

Cabinet approves end of new licenses for terrestrial analogue TV channels

25 Nov 2025

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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to immediately terminate the issuance of new licenses for terrestrial analogue television channels in Sri Lanka.

Mobile drug-testing bus launched for passenger transport workers

24 Nov 2025

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A mobile testing bus designed to detect drug use among passenger bus drivers and conductors was launched today by the National Transport Medicine Institute (NTMI) at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre.

Roadworthiness certificate to be made mandatory for all buses from January 1

24 Nov 2025

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A new gazette will be issued making it compulsory for all buses including long-distance passenger transport buses to obtain a basic roadworthiness certificate from January 1, Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake announced today.

Card payments on buses not a miracle: Minister

24 Nov 2025

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Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayaka says the introduction of credit and debit card payments for bus fares, launched today, is not a miracle but an important step toward building a more disciplined and reliable public transport system.

GMOA urges authorities to announce time frame within 48 hours

24 Nov 2025

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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that it will decide on further action within 48 hours if no specific time frame is announced for addressing the problems of doctors and the health system.

Over 5,000 waiting for heart surgery at Colombo National Hospital

24 Nov 2025

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Nearly 5,000 patients are currently on the waiting list for heart surgery at the Colombo National Hospital, and some may have to wait up to four years for their operation, Chairman of the Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights Chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

Thousands of unregistered doctors practising around the country, Trade Union warns

24 Nov 2025

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A large number of unregistered individuals — including some Western doctors — are posing as medical officers and providing treatment at the level of Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions across the country, Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights Chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.