Residents in Ella and Haldumulla divisional secretariat divisions and surrounding areas in Badulla district, Rattota DS division in Matale district and Kalawana, Weligapola, Nivithigala and Imbulpe DS divisions in Ratnapura district have been asked to be cautious by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO)of possible landslides, rock falls and cutting or slope failures.
The NBRO issuing a warning said as rainfall during the past 24 hours has been more than 75 mm, residents in the areas should be more watchful of signs of landslides, ground subsidence, rock falls and slope/cutting failures.
Meanwhile, 36 families have been temporarily moved to a safe place as the Beragala-Koslanda road is at rock fall risk due to heavy rains, Haputale Divisional Secretary Sunil Abeykoon said.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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