Renovation work is currently in progress on the Colombo-Puttalam railway line, specifically between Kuda Oya and Nattandiya, due to damage caused by recent adverse weather conditions. Urgent repairs are being undertaken to restore service on this critical route. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115717
A court has fined a holiday resort and a private company Rs. 1 million each for overcharging on bottled water. The ruling addresses their sale of bottled drinking water at excessively inflated prices. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115716
IndiGo has refunded tickets worth INR 6.1 billion and improved its on-time flight operations, currently operating over 1,650 flights. The airline reports a significant increase in on-time performance, rising to 75% from 30%, with 137 out of 138 destinations operational. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115715
Sri Lanka’s health sector has launched a hotline (1926) through the National Institute of Mental Health for individuals experiencing mental stress after recent disasters. The initiative aims to provide guidance and support to those in need. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115714
The Thai army conducted air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, following mutual accusations of ceasefire violations. Major General Winthai Suvaree announced the strikes, escalating tensions between the two nations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115713
The Department of Irrigation reports that water levels in all island reservoirs are gradually returning to normal. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115712
Japan reported two “dangerous” incidents involving Chinese fighter jets targeting Japanese military aircraft with radar near Okinawa. China disputed Japan’s account of the events. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115711
The Department of Meteorology reports that the Northeast monsoon is gradually establishing over the island, with fairly heavy rainfall expected in certain areas. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115710
Nearly 100,000 schoolchildren are affected by adverse weather conditions, impacting almost a thousand schools across nine provinces, as reported by Nalaka Kaluwewe, Secretary to the Ministry of Education. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115709