19+ hour, 1+ min ago  (67+ words) 13 Jun 2026 | BY Staff Writer Six families in the Basnakanda area of Makandura have been evacuated due to a landslide threat, local authorities said. The evacuation followed heavy rainfall that uprooted several large trees on a nearby hill. Officials said there…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (83+ words) The Morning 12 Jun 2026 | BY Staff Writer Sri Lanka's revised National Mineral Policy has come into effect, banning the export of mineral resources in raw form without value addition. Industry Minister Sunil Handunneththi stated that the new policy will regulate exploration,…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (79+ words) 14 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Kotmale - Gampola B431 main road has been temporarily closed from this morning (14) due to heavy rainfall and renewed landslide concerns in the Paragammana area, according to police. Sri Lanka Police noted that cracks had reappeared along…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (74+ words) The Morning 23 Feb 2026 | BY Staff Writer Senior Geologist Wasantha Senadheera of the National Building Research Organisation(NBRO) has issued a warning to motorists and pedestrians using roads that were impacted by landslides during Cyclone Ditwah. He advised everyone to exercise…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (9+ words) The Morning National Mineral Policy updated...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1670+ words) 08 Feb 2026 | By Nelie Munasinghe Sri Lanka's mineral export potential is vast, yet the industry believes that actualising this growth requires the establishment of a complete, investor-friendly ecosystem." In an interview with The Sunday Morning Business, Damsila Resources Ltd. Director and…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago  (200+ words) The Morning Weather: NBRO extends landslide warnings - Level One advisories remain in multiple districts; public urged to stay alert - Showers and thunderstorms expected across provinces, with localised strong winds and lightning. The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended landslide…...