UK levy could raise uni costs for Sri Lankans, living outlay now Rs 611,000

Road at Pahala-Kadugannwa remains closed, after six deaths

The Colombo–Kandy main road at Pahala Kadugannawa has been closed indefinitely after a deadly rockfall in the area that left six people dead and four others injured.

Sri Lanka disaster toll rises: 31 dead, 14 missing

Over 90 dead, 100 missing as Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” heads further north

The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” moved further north from Trincomalee today evening leaving a trail of destruction including more than 90 deaths, over 100 missing and tens of thousands displaced, officials said.

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Third rescue mission to save 28 trapped in Nikaweratiya fails

A third rescue attempt to save 28 people trapped on the rooftop of a farm building in Vithikuliya, Nikaweratiya, has failed due to the dangerous water surge from the Deduru Oya.