News Room : We have entered an era of renaissance, where the aspirations of the people, which were suppressed by past rulers, are finally coming to the forefront -President...
At least 64 people have died in flash floods that swept through Spain’s eastern region of Valencia after torrential rain, authorities have said. Heavy storms on Tuesday triggered floods across parts of southern and eastern Spain. Footage shared on social media showed vehicles being swept away down streets by the mud-coloured water. More than 1,000 soldiers from Spain’s emergency response units were...
News Room : Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island during the evening or night – The Island
Advisory for Severe Lightning issued by the natural hazards early warning centre at 02.30 p.m. 30 October 2024 for the period until 11.30 p.m. 30 October2024 The public are warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Uva and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota, Polonnaruwa, Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts There may be temporary localized...
News Room : Sri Lanka to probe ‘corruption’ in handling of 2021 cargo ship disaster – The Island
Sri Lanka’s new government, led by left-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will launch a fresh investigation into the handling of the MV X-Press Pearl cargo ship disaster that devastated marine life along swaths of the island nation’s coastline three years ago, a senior minister has told Al Jazeera. The announcement came amid allegations of corruption, delay tactics and mismanagement in...
News Room : Chaos and political drama rock Japan’s snap election – The Island
Japanese voters are today heading to the polls in a snap election, following a tumultuous few years for the ruling party which saw a “cascade” of scandals, widespread voter apathy and record-low approval ratings. The election was announced by Shigeru Ishiba three days after he was selected as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) – before he...
News Room : Showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Uva and Eastern provinces – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other areas of the island during the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at...
News Room : Elpitiya PS election: NPP wins, but council is hung
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s NPP won the Elpitiya local government election on Saturday (26), securing 15 of the 30 total number seats. However, it could not secure a working majority in the council. The NPP obtained 17,295 of the 36,305 valid votes cast and won 15 out of 17 wards. The SJB, led by Sajith Premadasa, Dissanayake’s main competitor in...
News Room : NMRA warns public against use of ‘Depo’ on pets – The Island
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has banned the use of Depo (Depo-Provera)—a contraceptive injection intended for humans—on dogs, cats, and other animals in Sri Lanka. The decision follows a coordinated campaign by animal welfare organizations and veterinary professionals who highlighted the misuse of the drug as both harmful and inappropriate for veterinary care. The campaign, launched earlier this year,...
News Room : Japan voting for new leader in shadow of scandals
Japanese voters are today heading to the polls in a snap election, following a tumultuous few years for the ruling party which saw a “cascade” of scandals, widespread voter apathy and record-low approval ratings. The election was announced by Shigeru Ishiba three days after he was selected as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) – before he...
News Room : IMF in talks towards Lanka programme review – The Island
By INDIKA SAKALASOORIYA IN WASHINGTON ECONOMYNEXT –The International Monetary Fund in talks with Sri Lanka’s new administration on its priorities and is working towards the next review to continue its Extended Fund Facility program with the island. A Sri Lankan delegation, led by the Central Bank Governor, the Finance Ministry Secretary, and the President’s Advisor on economic matters, Duminda Hulangamuwa, is currently...
News Room : Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces. – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur...