A heat index advisory has been issued to Western, Southern, Eastern, North-central provinces and Kurunegala, Killinochchi, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.
The Meteorology Department issuing the warning of the heat index, said the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to “caution” level.
Heat cramps and heat exhaustion is possible for those exposed to the heat in the above areas.
The Department requests the public to stay hydrated, limit strenuous activities, take breaks in the shade when outdoors and never leave children unattended in vehicles.
Wearing light weight and light coloured clothing is also recommended.
The Sun will be directly over the country till April 15.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
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Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
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