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No Laugfs Gas price revision in December
No Laugfs Gas price revision in December
LAUGFS Gas PLC has confirmed that there will be no price revision for domestic gas cylinder refills in the month of December, 2025. MORE..
Expenditure heads of four ministries approved in Parliament
Expenditure heads of four ministries approved in Parliament
Expenditure heads of four ministries have been approved in Parliament today (01). MORE..
Vadduvakal Bridge breaks in two places due to flooding
Vadduvakal Bridge breaks in two places due to flooding
The Vadduvakal bridge in Mullaitivu has collapsed in two places due to flooding, the Road Development Authority stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police grant grace period for those with expired driving licences
Sri Lanka Police grant grace period for those with expired driving licences
Sri Lanka Police have decided to grant a grace period allowing drivers—who were unable to renew their driving licences—to drive without legal obstruction owing to the adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Chilaw General Hospital temporarily closed due to severe flooding
Chilaw General Hospital temporarily closed due to severe flooding
The Chilaw General Hospital has been temporarily closed until further notice following severe flooding caused by heavy rains, Hospital Director Dr. Sumith Attanayake confirmed. MORE..
IDH and Mulleriyawa Mental Health Institute not flooded - Ministry
IDH and Mulleriyawa Mental Health Institute not flooded - Ministry
The Ministry of Health has categorically rejected claims circulating on social media suggesting that the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID), formerly known as the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), and the Mulleriyawa National Institute of Mental Health have been flooded. MORE..
New Zealand extends NZ$ 1 million to support emergency humanitarian relief in Sri Lanka
New Zealand extends NZ$ 1 million to support emergency humanitarian relief in Sri Lanka
The government of New Zealand has announced it will contribute NZ$ 1 million to Sri Lanka to support emergency humanitarian relief through an international humanitarian partner. MORE..
Committee appointed to investigate Lunuwila helicopter accident
Committee appointed to investigate Lunuwila helicopter accident
A nine-member committee, including senior Air Force officers, has been appointed to investigate the helicopter accident that occurred in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, yesterday (300, Sri Lanka Air Force Media Spokesman Group Captain Eranda Geeganage stated. MORE..
| December 1, 2025 2:13 pm
Australia pledges AUD 1 Million to aid Sri Lanka’s Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ relief efforts
Australia pledges AUD 1 Million to aid Sri Lanka’s Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ relief efforts
The government of Australia has announced that it will provide AUD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to support Sri Lanka’s response to Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. MORE..
India’s INS Sukanya arrives in Trincomalee with more relief materials
India’s INS Sukanya arrives in Trincomalee with more relief materials
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, announced that the Indian Navy ship INS Sukanya has arrived in Trincomalee carrying additional humanitarian aid for Sri Lanka. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil calls party leaders’ meeting in wake of disaster situation
Ex-President Ranil calls party leaders’ meeting in wake of disaster situation
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting of party leaders to discuss measures to address the severe disaster situation Sri Lanka is currently facing following the recent cyclone. MORE..
Sri Dalada Maligawa initiates ‘Social Welfare Fund’ for flood relief; donates Rs. 20 mln
Sri Dalada Maligawa initiates ‘Social Welfare Fund’ for flood relief; donates Rs. 20 mln
Sri Dalada Maligawa, Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have donated Rs. 20 million to support those affected by the recent floods, opening a “Social Welfare Fund” to assist disaster-affected families, Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said. MORE..
CAA urges public not to hoard goods unnecessarily amid flood crisis
CAA urges public not to hoard goods unnecessarily amid flood crisis
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned that people are hoarding goods in large quantities due to the current disaster situation in Sri Lanka and emphasized that there is no need to create unnecessary panic. MORE..
SLAF urges public to refrain from flying drones in disaster zones
SLAF urges public to refrain from flying drones in disaster zones
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has urged the public to avoid flying drones in disaster-affected zones, warning that unregulated activity endangers vital rescue flights. MORE..
‘Don’t return home until officials conduct safety assessments’, NBRO warns evacuees
‘Don’t return home until officials conduct safety assessments’, NBRO warns evacuees
A Senior Scientist at the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), Dr. Wasantha Senadeera, stated that the public should not return to their residences until officials from the NBRO’s District Offices conduct inspections and issue their official conclusions. MORE..
GovPay introduces facility to support Sri Lanka’s disaster relief fund
GovPay introduces facility to support Sri Lanka’s disaster relief fund
A new facility has been introduced through GovPay with the aim of providing relief to people affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Divisional Secretaries to be notified when distributing aid to flood-affected areas
Divisional Secretaries to be notified when distributing aid to flood-affected areas
Colombo District Secretary Prasanna Ginige has requested to inform Divisional Secretariats when distributing aid to flood-affected people, and that arrangements be made to distribute the donations through the respective Divisional Secretariats.
06 infants and mothers evacuated from Chilaw to Puttalam by SLAF helicopter
06 infants and mothers evacuated from Chilaw to Puttalam by SLAF helicopter
Six infants and their mothers, who were receiving treatment at Chilaw Base Hospital, were relocated to Puttalam Base Hospital yesterday (30) due to flooding at the hospital caused by adverse weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
355 dead and 366 missing due to severe weather in Sri Lanka
355 dead and 366 missing due to severe weather in Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that, as of 9:00 a.m. today, a total of 355 deaths have been confirmed and 366 persons remain missing following the adverse weather conditions affecting the country. MORE..
Gold prices increase by around Rs. 2,000 today
Gold prices increase by around Rs. 2,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market. MORE..
Parliament to conclude at 12:30 p.m.; Reconvene on Dec 03
Parliament to conclude at 12:30 p.m.; Reconvene on Dec 03
The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has announced that today’s (01) sitting for the Committee Stage of the budget debates will conclude at 12:30 p.m. MORE..
Landslide reported in Rambukkana
Landslide reported in Rambukkana
A landslide has occurred in the Gangekumbura area of Rambukkana, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Ella-Wellawaya road reopens for traffic
Ella-Wellawaya road reopens for traffic
The Ella-Wellawaya road has been completely reopened for traffic, according to Badulla District Secretary Panduka Sri Prabath Abeywardena. MORE..
Vegetable prices surge at Dambulla Economic Centre
Vegetable prices surge at Dambulla Economic Centre
The wholesale prices of vegetables at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre have increased significantly. MORE..
Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission
Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission
Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has arrived today (01) at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..