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President inspects Rendapola landslide site
President inspects Rendapola landslide site
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (08) visited the Rendapola deadly landslide site in Welimada. MORE..
Yasantha Kodagoda sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
Yasantha Kodagoda sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
Justice Yasantha Kodagoda has been sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Level-3 landslide warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
Level-3 landslide warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in four districts has been extended. MORE..
Govt prioritises rapid relief delivery to restore normalcy in disaster-hit Kandy: PM Harini
Govt prioritises rapid relief delivery to restore normalcy in disaster-hit Kandy: PM Harini
In order to restore people’s lives back to normalcy, the government will provide necessary relief and assistance, and that the effective cooperation of officials at the divisional level is important to ensure that essential relief reaches the public promptly, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Govt hoping to restore public transport services by Dec. 31 – Minister
Govt hoping to restore public transport services by Dec. 31 – Minister
The government is hoping to restore public transport services by December 31, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake has announced. MORE..
Army Chief meets Indian and Pakistani personnel engaged in rescue and relief operations
Army Chief meets Indian and Pakistani personnel engaged in rescue and relief operations
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo conducted a field visit to Mahiyanganaya to inspect communities affected by the recent severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides, the Sri Lanka Army said in a statement. MORE..
High-level committee appointed to oversee coordination of foreign flood aid
High-level committee appointed to oversee coordination of foreign flood aid
A high-level national committee has been appointed to ensure the proper coordination and distribution of foreign humanitarian aid received for the population affected by the recent flood disaster in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Steps taken to promptly provide facilities to Kandy Court complex affected by floods
Steps taken to promptly provide facilities to Kandy Court complex affected by floods
A decision has been taken to promptly provide all necessary facilities to the Kandy Court Complex that was damaged by recent floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Police uncover two firearms on Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road
Police uncover two firearms on Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road
Two firearms have been taken into police custody near the 20th milepost on the Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road within the Valaichchenai Police Division. MORE..
Jetstar to launch Australia’s only low-cost direct flights to Sri Lanka
Jetstar to launch Australia’s only low-cost direct flights to Sri Lanka
Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nation’s capital, Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 635
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 635
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 635, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
25% reduction in vegetable harvest in Nuwara Eliya due to adverse weather
25% reduction in vegetable harvest in Nuwara Eliya due to adverse weather
A special District Coordinating Committee meeting, convened today (08), to review the damage caused to the agricultural sector in the Nuwara Eliya District due to Cyclone Ditwah and to discuss the urgent measures required at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat. MORE..
Police requests public assistance to prevent damage to exposed telecom cables
Police requests public assistance to prevent damage to exposed telecom cables
Sri Lanka Police stated that a telecommunications service provider has requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to inform the public about the risk of damage to telecommunication cables that have been exposed in several areas due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Case against British citizen over LPL match-fixing allegations to be taken up in Jan. 2026
Case against British citizen over LPL match-fixing allegations to be taken up in Jan. 2026
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Tamim Rahman, a Bangladeshi national with British citizenship and the owner of the “Dambulla Thunders” franchise, be taken up again on January 7. MORE..
US mulls rejecting visas for fact-checkers and content moderators
US mulls rejecting visas for fact-checkers and content moderators
The Donald Trump administration has directed US embassy officials to reject visa applicants who have worked in roles related to fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, or online safety, according to a State Department memo obtained by Reuters. MORE..
Highest volume of water in history entered Kotmale Reservoir on Nov. 27 – Officials
Highest volume of water in history entered Kotmale Reservoir on Nov. 27 – Officials
The highest volume of water in history entered the Kotmale Reservoir on November 27 and that the spill gates were opened scientifically according to the standard procedure in order to protect the Kotmale Dam, officials have stated. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces. MORE..
Govt seeks information on industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Govt seeks information on industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has issued a notice regarding the Rs. 200,000 grant provided by the government to restore industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
President calls for report on damaged roads in Nuwara Eliya
President calls for report on damaged roads in Nuwara Eliya
A discussion on reviewing the damage caused to the roads in the Nuwara Eliya District and the urgent measures required to repair them was held this morning (08) at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Special programme launched to clear post-flood waste in Biyagama
Special programme launched to clear post-flood waste in Biyagama
A special program has been initiated to remove the garbage and debris that had accumulated in the Biyagama area following the recent floods caused by adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Chinese relief aircraft carrying Rs. 400M worth of aid arrives in Sri Lanka
Chinese relief aircraft carrying Rs. 400M worth of aid arrives in Sri Lanka
A consignment of humanitarian aid worth around Rs. 400 million, donated by China for the disaster-affected population in Sri Lanka, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (08) aboard a Chinese cargo aircraft. MORE..
“Not politics, our moral duty”: Namal urges PM to convene Parliament amid flood crisis
“Not politics, our moral duty”: Namal urges PM to convene Parliament amid flood crisis
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has called on the Prime Minister to convene Parliament immediately to address the ongoing flood and landslide crisis affecting the country. MORE..
NBRO submits risk mitigation recommendations for Hatton route to Sri Pada
NBRO submits risk mitigation recommendations for Hatton route to Sri Pada
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has submitted a set of recommended measures following an inspection of the landslide-affected area in Mahagiri Damba along the Hatton access route to the Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) pilgrimage site. MORE..
DMC director warns public to avoid visiting disaster-hit areas
DMC director warns public to avoid visiting disaster-hit areas
The Director of the Disaster Management Center (DMC), Pradeep Kodippili, has warned that visiting disaster-hit areas is extremely dangerous and urged the public to refrain from bathing or entering waters flowing with strong currents. MORE..
Telangana to name Hyderabad road after Donald Trump, BJP reacts
Telangana to name Hyderabad road after Donald Trump, BJP reacts
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has proposed naming a primary road in Hyderabad after US President Donald Trump - a move apparently aimed at grabbing global attention ahead of “Telangana Rising Global Summit” - an international event the state is looking forward to. MORE..