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Sri Lanka met dept revises forecast on Deep Depression

Forecast track confidence moderate

January 9, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka to get heavy rain before depression hits

Deep depression may become a depression as it hits Sri Lanka coast

January 8, 2026 1 min read

Deep depression to cross Sri Lanka coast on Jan 9

To cross Sri Lanka coast between Hambantota and Kalmunai around 12 UTC – 18 UTC

January 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka warned on heavy rains from deep depression off coast

Rains to intensify in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces

January 8, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka Ocean Watch app to track marine pollution, coordinate coastal clean-ups

To streamline waste management across the island's coastline and ports by improving coordination

Sri Lanka approves 4 more eye patients for Rs1mn compensation

Patients who experienced vision loss due to using the Prednisolone Acetate ophthalmic liquid medication

Sri Lanka floods kill 3 persons, 134,000 people affected

Over 6,000 persons were evacuated to safer locations, the DMC said.

October 14, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka household healthcare costs rise, access to primary healthcare declines: IPS

“Sri Lanka allocates only 8-9% of its total public spending to healthcare, far below the global average."

October 11, 2024 2 min read
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UNFPA says 35-pct of Sri Lanka women lack access to contraception

Investing in contraception is investing in equality, in health, and in a better future for all, Adeniyi said.

September 27, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Coconut Development Authority to get more powers to regulate oil quality

Concerns have been raised that coconut oil is being adulterated with other edible oils

September 5, 2024 2 min read

Cabinet nod for 'Ka band' satellite internet for SriLankan Airlines fleet

A statement from the government information department said the contract will be valid for seven years.

September 3, 2024 2 min read

US official in Sri Lanka to discuss collabs in hydrography, climate change, biodiversity

During her visit, she will engage with officials and partners, explore US-supported wildlife protection projects

August 20, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka begins counting its elephants

The census is being conducted by the Department of Wildlife Conservation after a hiatus of 13 years.

August 17, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka seeing influenza spread among children: Doctor

Pediatrician says those with symptoms should wear face masks and that children with symptoms should be kept at home.

July 30, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Telecom to get new spectrum allocation: SOERU

The new spectrum allocation will in fact help increase the value of SLT significantly

July 27, 2024 1 min read

FAO warns of rising avian flu across Asia-Pacific, calls for regional action

"Governments, international organizations and the private sector must collaborate and share information transparently"

July 25, 2024 3 min read
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Sri Lanka receives Japan-funded refrigerated trucks for vaccine delivery via UNICEF

"These trucks will help us reach every child in every corner of Sri Lanka with the right vaccine at the right time."

July 22, 2024 2 min read

USAID gives Sri Lanka disaster management equipment

Equipment including submersible water pumps, kitchen sets, chainsaws, polysack bags and tarpaulins

July 18, 2024 2 min read

Monitoring Monitors

Savage ‘Squamates’ Stalking Suburbs

July 15, 2024 8 min read

INTERVIEW - Sri Lanka to start flora spatial mapping, eyes carbon credit trading

Sri Lanka has been in the process to sell its carbon credit for more than a decade

July 12, 2024 3 min read

India's Tata Sons to gift 50 ambulances to Sri Lanka's Suwaseriya, ADB 45

India's Tata Sons (Pvt) Ltd will gift 50 ambulances, and ADB 45, to Suwaseriya paramedic ambulance service

July 11, 2024 1 min read

South Africa earthquake has no threat of Indian Ocean tsunami : Update II

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July 10, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka passes changes telecom law, allowing Starlink to be licensed

The new law will also provide a framework for to license and regulate cable landing stations

July 10, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata completes acquisition of Bharti Airtel Lanka

Dialog issued 952,694,689 ordinary voting shares by way of a share swap to Bharti on Wednesday

June 27, 2024 1 min read

Startup Genome ranks Sri Lanka among world’s top 10 for affordable talent

Ranking was made in the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024

June 12, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka drafts patient safety and well-being charter

Prepared by a panel of experts on the advice and guidance of the World Health Organization.

June 11, 2024 1 min read